Cost of living comparison between Naples (Italy) and San Francisco (United States)
| Food | 13% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Naples (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.71 ($13.62) | $12.56 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.61 ($8.41) | $6.46 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.33 ($5.51) | $5.38 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 ($1.90) | $2.95 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3 ($3.81) | $3.33 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 ($2.23) | $3.51 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 ($6.99) | $7 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 ($2.07) | $3.91 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 ($1.06) | $4.08 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.45 ($1.84) | $2.95 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10.17) | $15 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 ($2.14) | $1.92 | 11% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 ($1.45) | $2.30 | 37% |
| Housing | 45% | ||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 45% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €871 ($1,108) | $2,722 | 59% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €243 ($309) | $103 | 200% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €27 ($34) | $44 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €630 ($801) | $820 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €100 ($127) | $73 | 74% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.60 ($8.39) | $10.62 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10.17) | $23 | 56% |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €83 ($105) | $48 | 120% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €34 ($43) | $46 | 5% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €79 ($100) | $74 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €76 ($97) | $99 | 2% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 ($24,794) | $21,002 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 ($1.77) | $1.21 | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($51) | $68 | 24% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $18.94 | - |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €7 ($8.90) | $10.41 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.55 ($4.51) | $5.83 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.25 ($2.86) | $3.51 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4 ($5.09) | $4.17 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 ($2.12) | $3.41 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 ($1.97) | $3.17 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12.25 ($15.58) | $28 | 45% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($29) | $48 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14.14 ($17.98) | $23 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($50) | $210 | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €53 ($67) | $92 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.93 ($7.54) | $10.45 | 28% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.75 ($2.23) | $3.85 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.21 ($5.36) | $5.09 | 5% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €118 ($150) | $149 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.25) | $0.78 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €43 ($54) | $78 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.73 ($6.02) | $6.35 | 5% |
| TOTAL | 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in San Francisco
you would need to make just about $2,596
(€2,042)
in Naples.