Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (£15) | £14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£8) | £6 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 (£4.58) | £3.35 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (£1.15) | £1.06 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (£3.23) | £3.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (£2.51) | £1.89 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £3.79 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (£1.91) | £1.95 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (£1.38) | £0.95 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (£1.15) | £1.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (£1.67) | £2.20 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (£1.16) | £1.05 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 (£1,069) | £1,845 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (£791) | £1,257 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (£144) | £219 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 (£731) | £1,075 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (£597) | £756 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (£85) | £119 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (£19) | £26 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 (£237) | £302 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (£101) | £87 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.53) | £6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £14 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£68) | £61 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£83) | £67 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£84) | £69 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,654 (£22,100) | £25,499 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (£1.59) | £1.65 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £78 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | £3.52 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£11) | £10 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (£79) | £81 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (£6) | £3.35 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (£3.57) | £1.70 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (£2.74) | £3.55 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (£1.75) | £2.29 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.05) | £1.72 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £14 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£35) | £36 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £19 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (£64) | £148 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (£71) | £60 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (£1.65) | £3.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (£4.24) | £4.67 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €763 (£657) | £433 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (£0.25) | £0.10 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£51) | £33 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (£4.71) | £13 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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