- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United States
- Genoa
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Genoa (Italy) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.17 ($21) | $14.45 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.14 ($9.49) | $7.52 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.88 ($5.15) | $5.55 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 ($1.95) | $2.86 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 ($4.33) | $3.59 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 ($3.27) | $5.12 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7.14 ($9.49) | $6.55 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 ($2.50) | $4.61 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 ($2.63) | $5.25 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.51) | $3.04 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.29 ($8.35) | $16.99 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 ($2.45) | $2.42 | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.76 ($2.33) | $3.01 | 22% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 61% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €933 ($1,240) | $3,648 | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 ($130) | $165 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €25 ($33) | $56 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €571 ($759) | $779 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €89 ($118) | $191 | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.33 ($5.76) | $13.49 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9.57 ($12.71) | $21 | 41% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €88 ($117) | $61 | 90% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €29 ($38) | $42 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €73 ($97) | $97 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €97 ($129) | $122 | 5% |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,300 ($29,621) | $32,527 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 ($2.47) | $1.07 | 132% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($48) | $107 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.83 | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €14 ($18.60) | $15.39 | 21% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.27 ($4.34) | $8.08 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 ($3.85) | $5.28 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 ($2.79) | $6.14 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 ($3.06) | $4.50 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($2.39) | $4.32 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16.11 ($21) | $32 | 33% |
| Entertainment | 15% | ||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($52) | $51 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15.71 ($21) | $26 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($67) | $311 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €71 ($95) | $114 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.43 ($9.87) | $14.15 | 30% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 ($1.87) | $4.49 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.29 ($5.69) | $6.21 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €291 ($386) | $157 | 146% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.22) | $0.34 | 34% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €56 ($75) | $104 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 ($6.64) | $12.45 | 47% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,873 prices entered by 906 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $8,128
(€6,119)
in Genoa.