YourOverseasHome examined the price of everyday necessities across six European nations alongside the UK, with one breathtaking country emerging as the clear winner for British expatriates.

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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 inItaly!".

"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 electricity bills might be steeper in Italy, food shopping is typically far more budget-friendly compared to the UK.

Seafood, confectionery and gin cost more than twice as much in Britain as they do in Italy, though iceberg lettuce was most economical in the UK.

Brits might also slash their housing expenses in Italy, where the cost of decorating materials or hiring a domestic cleaner falls below UK rates.

Electronic goods like televisions or Amazon Alexa Echo Dots came with smaller price tags in Italy compared to Britain.

UK residents could also grab a cappuccino at an Italian café for merely £1 on average, versus roughly £3.20 back home.

Nevertheless, dining out proved most affordable in Spain, where a three-course meal would only cost someone around £13 typically.

Dental visits were most budget-friendly in Spain, running about £21.50 against Germany's £50.

Britons might also cut costs on entertainment by relocating overseas, with cinema tickets carrying much steeper prices in the UK than in the other nations examined.

Yet certain items remained more affordable in Britain, with paracetamol retailing for nearly 10 times the cost in Italy.

Greece recorded the steepest fuel charges at £86 for 50 litres of unleaded petrol versus the UK's £81.

In Portugal, British emigrants could make savings on petrol, where the equivalent quantity of fuel costs approximately £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 ranked as the next priciest place to reside, with Spain and France trailing behind.