- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.60 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (£3.80) | £3.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (£1.13) | £0.87 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (£3.46) | £2.70 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (£1.97) | £1.96 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.62) | £4.46 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (£1.83) | £1.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (£1.20) | £0.85 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (£1.23) | £1.81 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (£1.79) | £1.81 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (£1.12) | £0.91 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,284 (£1,148) | £1,825 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (£776) | £1,193 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (£114) | £155 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (£711) | £1,109 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €552 (£493) | £749 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (£105) | £151 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£21) | £21 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (£349) | £332 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (£102) | £82 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.65 (£4.16) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£76) | £64 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£81) | £69 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (£107) | £72 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,172 (£18,035) | £18,309 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.34) | £1.22 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£32) | £96 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.23 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (£72) | £69 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (£4.64) | £3.30 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (£3.15) | £1.55 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.68) | £3.20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.26 (£2.02) | £1.75 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (£1.78) | £1.50 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£29) | £30 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (£62) | £119 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (£56) | £55 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (£1.40) | £2.94 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (£4.37) | £4.35 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (£428) | £405 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (£0.22) | £0.15 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (£54) | £43 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (£4.74) | £10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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