- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.63 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (£3.91) | £3.65 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (£1.13) | £0.87 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (£3.43) | £2.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (£1.93) | £1.93 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.56) | £4.47 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (£1.83) | £1.99 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (£1.18) | £0.85 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (£1.19) | £1.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£7) | £9 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (£1.71) | £1.82 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (£1.09) | £0.92 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (£1,136) | £1,871 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (£769) | £1,202 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (£115) | £157 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (£683) | £1,128 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (£466) | £794 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (£117) | £154 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £21 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (£344) | £333 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (£100) | £84 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.96) | £6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£75) | £63 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (£29) | £33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£80) | £70 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£101) | £72 | + 42% | |
| 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 | €19,955 (£17,523) | £18,256 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.33) | £1.24 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £94 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.28 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (£74) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (£4.55) | £3.38 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (£3.16) | £1.50 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (£2.69) | £3.20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (£2.03) | £1.75 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £31 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (£59) | £115 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (£56) | £55 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (£1.40) | £2.95 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (£4.33) | £4.32 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (£399) | £404 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (£0.21) | £0.15 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (£52) | £43 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (£4.66) | £10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.878
GBP
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,948 prices entered by 3,398 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Andorra is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom