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 | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.84 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (£4.01) | £3.43 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (£1.14) | £0.88 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (£3.15) | £2.44 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (£1.82) | £2.04 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.90) | £4.08 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (£1.72) | £1.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.20) | £0.95 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (£1.13) | £1.73 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.86) | £8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (£1.69) | £1.87 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (£1.22) | £1.01 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,324 (£1,193) | £1,979 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €916 (£826) | £1,377 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (£114) | £141 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (£744) | £1,227 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €612 (£552) | £1,020 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (£85) | £108 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£22) | £23 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (£311) | £334 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£112) | £84 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.33 (£4.81) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £12 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£75) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (£28) | £31 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (£78) | £71 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (£103) | £76 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,780 (£20,528) | £19,731 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.39) | £1.26 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£33) | £94 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.67) | £4.01 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (£76) | £81 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.39 (£4.86) | £3.45 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (£2.92) | £1.66 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (£2.44) | £3.93 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (£2.17) | £1.81 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (£1.79) | £1.50 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£34) | £29 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £20 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (£79) | £108 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (£56) | £57 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.45 (£1.31) | £3.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (£4.55) | £4.61 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (£424) | £414 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.14) | £0.13 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (£52) | £39 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (£4.92) | £11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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