- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.55 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (£3.79) | £3.65 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (£1.14) | £0.85 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (£3.26) | £2.65 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (£1.99) | £2.05 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.40) | £4.43 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (£1.74) | £1.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.16) | £0.89 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (£1.15) | £1.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£7) | £8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (£1.79) | £1.79 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (£1.06) | £0.90 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,348 (£1,182) | £1,804 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (£778) | £1,191 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (£109) | £160 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (£712) | £1,061 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (£499) | £765 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (£98) | £146 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £21 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (£326) | £336 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (£102) | £83 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (£4.05) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £65 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£82) | £69 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (£105) | £73 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (£17,624) | £18,223 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (£1.30) | £1.19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £99 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.36 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (£70) | £66 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (£4.25) | £3.17 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (£3.05) | £1.64 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (£3.12) | £3.39 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (£1.93) | £1.75 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (£1.74) | £1.57 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £14 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £20 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£60) | £126 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£55) | £54 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (£1.37) | £2.95 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (£4.33) | £4.36 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (£423) | £412 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (£0.21) | £0.17 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (£52) | £44 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (£4.61) | £10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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