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Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.74 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (£3.77) | £3.75 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.07) | £0.87 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (£2.99) | £2.62 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (£1.79) | £1.90 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.86) | £4.44 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (£1.67) | £1.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (£1.06) | £0.87 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (£1.17) | £1.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (£1.64) | £1.87 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.91) | £0.90 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,312 (£1,125) | £1,982 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €909 (£779) | £1,249 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (£109) | £147 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €818 (£702) | £1,223 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €551 (£472) | £884 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (£91) | £121 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £23 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (£325) | £327 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (£96) | £80 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.26 (£3.65) | £6 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£72) | £66 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £31 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£81) | £72 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£99) | £74 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,219 (£19,051) | £18,891 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.33) | £1.27 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£30) | £97 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.36 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (£73) | £76 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.03 (£4.31) | £3.45 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (£3.00) | £1.43 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (£2.79) | £3.22 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (£1.75) | £1.78 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (£1.63) | £1.49 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £12 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (£30) | £31 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £21 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (£61) | £100 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£57) | £56 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (£1.41) | £3.01 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (£4.48) | £4.48 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €444 (£381) | £392 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | £0.17 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (£57) | £43 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (£4.66) | £11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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