- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Lucca, Italy compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucca (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €8 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 | €2.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €0.88 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 | €1.43 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 | €1.79 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 | €1.60 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 | €0.87 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 | €0.64 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €3.00 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 | €1.65 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 | €0.84 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Lucca (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €805 | €700 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €690 | €475 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 | €85 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €577 | €450 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €431 | €310 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 | €110 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 | €37 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €523 | €372 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €86 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 | €5.45 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €9 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Lucca (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €92 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 | €26 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €75 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €84 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lucca (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,820 | €17,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 | €1.20 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €32 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucca (Italy) is 112% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €16 | €5.41 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €3.35 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €107 | €41 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 | €4.21 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 | €2.21 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 | €2.77 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.50 | €1.75 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 | €1.58 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €13 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucca (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €25 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €16 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 | €92 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 | €30 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.39 | €1.58 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.37 | €4.52 | + 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €420 | €154 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €41 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 | €5.00 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lucca (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,989
in Lucca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,300
in Alicante.
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