Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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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) | £10 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.86 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (£3.83) | £3.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.05) | £0.82 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (£3.10) | £2.48 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (£1.92) | £1.93 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.68) | £4.44 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (£1.74) | £1.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (£1.14) | £0.79 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (£1.07) | £1.68 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.80) | £8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.62) | £1.95 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (£0.83) | £0.91 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (£943) | £1,792 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (£643) | £1,080 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (£102) | £145 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €841 (£721) | £1,121 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (£463) | £1,034 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (£71) | £100 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (£303) | £318 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£88) | £73 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (£4.91) | £6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (£65) | £77 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (£96) | £75 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (£20,740) | £20,042 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (£1.21) | £1.15 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £86 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (£4.79) | £3.27 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (£66) | £82 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (£4.81) | £3.51 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.83) | £1.58 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (£2.46) | £3.20 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (£1.68) | £1.88 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (£1.57) | £1.43 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £30 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£16) | £19 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (£69) | £135 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£56) | £57 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (£1.43) | £3.29 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (£4.15) | £4.60 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (£391) | £428 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.20) | £0.30 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (£41) | £34 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (£4.77) | £12 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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