Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Brescia (Italy)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€22) | €12 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (€5.45) | €4.95 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (€0.98) | €1.05 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.39 (€4.26) | €3.02 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (€4.04) | €2.36 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.38 (€4.25) | €1.92 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (€2.13) | €1.21 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (€2.16) | €1.29 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€15) | €6 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (€2.47) | €1.86 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (€2.44) | €1.03 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,712 (€2,631) | €648 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,161 (€2,097) | €578 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (€201) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,089 (€2,027) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,535 (€1,489) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (€155) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€63) | €25 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (€253) | €398 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (€126) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (€45) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€42) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (€31) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€104) | €77 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€115) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,106 (€26,299) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (€0.82) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $66 (€64) | €47 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€17) | €20 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€98) | €81 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.55) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.55 (€5.38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (€3.50) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (€1.64) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€25) | €19 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Brescia (Italy) | ||||
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| Tampa, Florida | Brescia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€49) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $257 (€250) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (€97) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.87 (€5.69) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (€496) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (€0.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€32) | €64 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€8) | €5.33 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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