- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United States
- Bari
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bari, Italy compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bari (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 ($4.31) | $3.69 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.49) | $0.92 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 ($2.49) | $3.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 ($1.15) | $4.83 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 ($5.89) | $5.08 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.48) | $2.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 ($1.78) | $1.93 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.31) | $2.07 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.12 ($3.60) | $14 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 ($2.07) | $1.77 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.26) | $2.24 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Bari (Italy) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €663 ($764) | $1,364 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €525 ($605) | $1,014 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 ($83) | $121 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €413 ($476) | $876 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 ($360) | $651 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €36 ($41) | $137 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 ($29) | $44 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €559 ($644) | $341 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 ($150) | $133 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 ($5.63) | $9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $30 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($104) | $42 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €70 ($81) | $39 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($99) | $82 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($98) | $74 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,000 ($26,525) | $22,529 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 ($1.97) | $0.61 | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 ($37) | $62 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($14) | $21 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $6.00 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €87 ($101) | $140 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.49 ($5.18) | $4.79 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.47 ($4.00) | $3.09 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 ($3.11) | $4.63 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 ($1.83) | $2.85 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 ($2.19) | $1.83 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $18 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 ($110) | $158 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($52) | $82 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.24 ($1.43) | $4.14 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 ($3.46) | $5.72 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €138 ($160) | $224 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($49) | $49 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.77) | $10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 286 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,400
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,372
(€2,924)
in Bari.
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