- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£12) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.64 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (£4.12) | £3.63 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (£1.19) | £0.86 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (£3.44) | £2.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (£1.89) | £1.88 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £4.64 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (£1.82) | £1.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (£1.16) | £0.83 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (£1.24) | £1.76 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (£1.74) | £1.82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (£1.02) | £0.91 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,330 (£1,196) | £1,862 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (£809) | £1,202 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (£118) | £156 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (£722) | £1,178 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (£486) | £808 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (£87) | £144 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£21) | £22 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (£348) | £335 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (£103) | £85 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (£4.03) | £6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£76) | £65 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (£30) | £33 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£86) | £71 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (£106) | £74 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (£19,539) | £18,407 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.38) | £1.25 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£32) | £96 | - 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) | £3.36 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (£77) | £76 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (£4.61) | £3.57 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (£3.28) | £1.52 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (£2.93) | £3.22 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (£1.97) | £1.82 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (£1.81) | £1.57 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£30) | £31 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (£58) | £110 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£60) | £55 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (£1.45) | £2.97 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (£4.58) | £4.42 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (£411) | £400 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (£0.18) | £0.15 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (£57) | £44 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.83) | £10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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