Cost of living in Italy compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (£4.46) | £3.87 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (£1.20) | £1.14 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (£3.40) | £3.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (£2.62) | £2.64 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.12 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (£2.01) | £2.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (£1.49) | £0.92 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (£1.20) | £2.04 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£6) | £9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (£2.16) | £2.24 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (£1.33) | £1.06 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,606 (£1,337) | £2,658 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,101 (£917) | £2,154 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (£169) | £205 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (£933) | £1,730 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €722 (£601) | £1,281 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (£103) | £160 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£27) | £28 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (£265) | £314 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£101) | £83 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.62) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£71) | £74 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£30) | £35 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£81) | £84 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (£102) | £91 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,301 (£24,408) | £29,089 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (£1.52) | £1.45 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£31) | £113 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £4.45 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (£88) | £61 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (£5.42) | £4.19 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (£3.01) | £1.93 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (£2.70) | £4.50 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (£2.29) | £2.22 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (£1.91) | £1.92 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Italy | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£34) | £38 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£15) | £23 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (£79) | £122 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (£67) | £69 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (£1.61) | £3.62 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (£4.45) | £5.71 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (£684) | £543 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (£0.38) | £0.14 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£45) | £40 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (£4.99) | £15 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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