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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Naples (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 ($5.19) | $3.19 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 ($1.61) | $0.65 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 ($3.86) | $2.43 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($1.87) | $3.38 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $4.54 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 ($1.93) | $3.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 ($1.21) | $1.21 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 ($1.66) | $2.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 ($2.05) | $1.87 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 ($0.89) | $1.52 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,246 ($1,385) | $1,389 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €637 ($708) | $1,022 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 ($152) | $167 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €785 ($873) | $1,022 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €468 ($520) | $628 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 ($95) | $87 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $36 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €492 ($547) | $317 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($119) | $128 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.35 ($4.84) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €64 ($71) | $45 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 ($27) | $29 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($90) | $75 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 ($88) | $68 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,433 ($24,945) | $20,263 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.64) | $0.65 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($39) | $58 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $5.74 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $37 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 ($83) | $115 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 ($3.62) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 ($4.42) | $2.98 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.78) | $4.21 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 ($2.00) | $2.80 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($2.09) | $1.45 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($18) | $16 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($29) | $35 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $22 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 ($67) | $150 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($57) | $48 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 ($1.77) | $3.97 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 ($5.28) | $4.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €409 ($454) | $427 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.17) | $0.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($50) | $39 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 ($5.97) | $7 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 289 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,200 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $3,787 (€3,405) in Naples.
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