- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United States
- Turin
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Turin (Italy) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turin (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.45 ($13.46) | $8.63 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.25 ($9.33) | $5.74 | 63% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.18 ($6.67) | $4.29 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 ($1.54) | $2.63 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 ($3.38) | $2.03 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 ($2.19) | $5.51 | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.88 ($8.86) | $5.57 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($2.13) | $4.90 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 ($1.98) | $3.62 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.19 ($1.54) | $2.25 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.95 ($7.66) | $24 | 68% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.75 ($2.26) | $1.37 | 65% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 ($1.71) | $3.18 | 46% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Turin (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €873 ($1,125) | $1,136 | 1% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 ($248) | $273 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €25 ($32) | $161 | 80% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €583 ($751) | $716 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €120 ($155) | $256 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.06 ($6.51) | $15.14 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11.59) | $10.23 | 13% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Turin (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €95 ($122) | $55 | 124% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €27 ($34) | $27 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €71 ($91) | $106 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €105 ($136) | $107 | 27% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Turin (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,043 ($32,261) | $20,857 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 ($2.31) | $1 | 131% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($45) | $131 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €16.23 ($21) | $33 | 36% |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Turin (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €5.86 ($7.55) | $8.71 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.31 ($6.85) | $8.56 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.82 ($3.63) | $5.50 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 ($4.15) | $6.30 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 ($2.20) | $2.59 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 ($2.58) | $3.94 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15.22 ($19.61) | $15.86 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Turin (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($35) | $51 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15.11 ($19.47) | $34 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 ($89) | $167 | 46% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 ($86) | $89 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.17 ($9.23) | $14.83 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 ($1.84) | $3.30 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.53 ($5.83) | $5.07 | 15% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €147 ($189) | $149 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.18) | $1.37 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €62 ($80) | $45 | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.05 ($6.50) | $12.75 | 49% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,621 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Turin (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Buffalo
you would need to make just about $1,849
(€1,435)
in Turin.