Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($18) | $14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 ($6) | $4.36 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 ($1.44) | $1.01 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 ($4.18) | $3.10 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 ($3.42) | $4.21 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 ($2.43) | $4.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 ($1.76) | $1.69 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 ($1.81) | $2.44 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 ($1.92) | $2.26 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 ($1.46) | $2.60 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 ($1,971) | $2,133 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,515 ($1,625) | $1,540 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 ($209) | $185 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,098 ($1,179) | $1,674 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €936 ($1,004) | $1,172 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 ($122) | $116 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($26) | $64 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 ($384) | $297 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 ($128) | $138 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 ($5.57) | $10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $22 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($82) | $53 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($35) | $33 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($106) | $109 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($127) | $121 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 ($32,082) | $23,152 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 ($2.01) | $0.80 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($37) | $25 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($24) | $20 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $5.91 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 ($104) | $132 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 ($4.35) | $3.64 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 ($3.53) | $5.82 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 ($2.93) | $4.40 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 ($2.85) | $2.11 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($23) | $23 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Milan | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 ($56) | $44 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($21) | $23 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 ($102) | $39 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €116 ($125) | $67 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 ($2.11) | $4.74 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 ($5.67) | $5.26 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 ($516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 ($81) | $36 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least $6,967 (€6,492) in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $6,600 in Asheville, North Carolina.
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