YourOverseasHome analysed the price of everyday essentials across six  European nations alongside the UK, with one beautiful country emerging as the clear winner for British expats. YourOverseasHome revealed: "Despite there being a few cities and towns that have reputations for being expensive destinations, Italy is by far the cheapest place to live long term when you're not spending like a traveller.

"This is despite the fact that energy costs more in Italy!" Of course, we acknowledge the fact that the true cost of living will vary significantly from region to region, but to live in a run-of-the-mill town or village outside the usual tourist hotspots, Italy is apparently the most reasonable." Whilst energy bills may be steeper in Italy, supermarket shopping tends to be considerably more affordable than in Britain.

Seafood, chocolate and gin cost more than twice as much in the UK compared to Italy, though lettuce proved cheapest in the UK.

Britons relocating to Italy could also benefit from reduced housing expenses, with decorating materials and domestic cleaning services priced lower than back home. Electronic goods, including televisions and Amazon Alexa Echo Dots, were available at cheaper rates in Italy compared to the UK.

Coffee lovers could enjoy a cappuccino at an Italian café for merely £1 on average, a stark contrast to the roughly £3.20 charged in Britain. Dining out proved most economical in Spain, where a three-course meal typically costs just £13.

Spanish dental care also offered the best value at approximately £21.50 per appointment, significantly less than Germany's £50.

British emigrants could make substantial savings on entertainment, with cinema tickets considerably more affordable abroad than in the UK. That said, not everything represented better value overseas, with paracetamol retailing at nearly 10 times the UK price in Italy.

Greece recorded the steepest fuel costs at £86 for 50 litres of unleaded petrol, whilst the UK stood at £81. Portuguese residents enjoyed cheaper motoring, with the equivalent fuel volume costing around £78.

Christopher Nye, chief editor at YourOverseasHome.com, commented: "We know that thousands of Britons are considering moving abroad, more so than ever! UK natives are looking to jump ship to avoid high energy costs and neverending price rises.

"But if you're moving under the assumption that you'll be getting more for your money, you could very well be jumping from the frying pan into the fire, as prices have shot up across the eurozone too."

Following the UK, Germany was found to be the next most costly place to live, with Spain and France trailing behind.