- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United States
- Florence
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $12 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 ($4.90) | $4.81 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 ($1.67) | $0.99 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 ($3.29) | $3.59 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 ($3.08) | $5.07 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.46) | $4.46 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 ($3.92) | $2.35 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.25) | $1.88 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 ($6) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 ($2.38) | $2.65 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 ($1.36) | $3.04 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 ($1,554) | $2,100 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 ($1,257) | $1,683 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 ($184) | $188 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 ($793) | $1,183 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 ($747) | $994 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 ($92) | $154 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 ($29) | $76 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 ($440) | $336 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($123) | $102 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.01 ($5.62) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($95) | $42 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($37) | $34 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($104) | $72 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 ($127) | $80 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 ($21,844) | $22,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 ($2.03) | $0.73 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($39) | $60 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($20) | $16 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $35 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 ($85) | $160 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 ($3.47) | $3.46 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 ($2.55) | $5.18 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 ($2.31) | $3.38 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 ($1.84) | $2.90 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $21 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 ($87) | $60 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($67) | $63 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 ($1.60) | $4.04 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 ($4.55) | $5.00 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €236 ($264) | $124 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.22) | $0.15 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 ($79) | $66 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 ($5.93) | $10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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