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It really does depend on your lifestyle, but do a search on "The European cost of living index" and closer to home have a look at a basic for food prices to compare. Electrical goods are dearer here , but fortunately  not something you buy every week. Car insurance can be a shock, but council tax is normally a lot less than the UK and more than covers it. The exchange rate may be a factor to look at if your income is in GBP.

Thanks very much for your swift reply 

Hi there just come across your question regarding food prices, we moved to Italy just over a year ago (wife two children) i think it's like anywhere else it all depends were you go shopping , we usually shop at Lidl were the prices are are the same as the uk , we spend about €90.00 per week , we live in iseo , Lombardi region , if your looking for somewhere rural i would highly recommend iseo which as a lake surrounding by moutains , good luck

Hiya,I'm �������� but living in the UK---we're in real estate in Italy.Before buying on the spur of the moment something that you like first ask yourself the use you intend to make of the property. Is it for family, is it for business as this will determine the area where you buy..personally I suggest around Rome where, should you need or want to, you can either rent it as a B and B or get yourself a job teaching English. its very easy to obtain a Celta (certificate in language teaching to adults) Mother tongue teachers are always in demand! There are some lovely areas, just north of Rome e,g, Lake Bracciano, or along the coast, or in the countryside, well connected with trains to the centre of Rome - should you tire of the country and just pop over for the day...all the best Gabriella

Hi Darren,I am �������� and lived in the Florence countryside until a few years ago, but now living in the UK with my husband and our sons. The cost of living varies a lot depending if you are living on rural locations or in city centres, as in any Country. In general bills and tax are quite high especially in the North, but there wages are higher too! I think that if you buy a small property outside a main city, and there is only two of you, you could be looking to pay on average between Euros 400/600. I have an extensive knoledge of Tuscany and I could introduce you to a trusted estate agent, if you decide to consider this area too. They are good friends of my parents, who are still leaving between Florence and Pisa, and have over 20 years experience on real estate.If you ever decide to visit this area to get a better feel of what it is like living here, please contact me and I will be glad to advise you on best locations and accommodations depending on what you like and budget.Best wishes,Manuela www.youintuscany.com