- 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 | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bari (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 ($4.59) | $3.51 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.51) | $0.87 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 ($2.65) | $2.54 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 ($1.23) | $4.74 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.57) | $3.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 ($1.89) | $1.59 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.40) | $2.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.12 ($3.83) | $14 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 ($2.20) | $1.74 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.34) | $1.98 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bari (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €663 ($814) | $1,463 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €525 ($645) | $1,143 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 ($88) | $141 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €413 ($507) | $889 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 ($384) | $731 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €36 ($44) | $126 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 ($31) | $44 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 ($573) | $303 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 ($172) | $130 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 ($6.00) | $9 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10) | $26 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 94% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($111) | $47 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €70 ($86) | $41 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($105) | $82 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 ($104) | $82 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 2% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,000 ($28,245) | $24,752 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 ($2.10) | $0.67 | + 211% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 ($40) | $61 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €87 ($107) | $99 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.49 ($5.51) | $4.79 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.47 ($4.26) | $3.26 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 ($3.31) | $5.18 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 ($1.95) | $3.32 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 ($2.34) | $1.97 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $23 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($35) | $47 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $24 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 ($117) | $136 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($55) | $96 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.24 ($1.52) | $4.38 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 ($3.68) | $6 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €627 ($770) | $429 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.15) | $0.20 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($52) | $40 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 302 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,700
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,919
(€3,192)
in Bari.
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