Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Naples (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Naples | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €17 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 | €4.54 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 | €1.38 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 | €4.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 | €3.67 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 | €2.47 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 | €1.89 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 | €1.06 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 | €2.10 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 | €1.19 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Naples | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,123 | €1,929 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 | €1,540 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 | €188 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 | €1,167 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 | €897 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €134 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €27 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 | €480 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 | €91 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €5.59 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €16 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 | €86 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €23 | €48 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 | €115 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Naples | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,144 | €28,416 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 | €1.85 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €63 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €20 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Naples | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 | €46 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 | €3.18 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 | €2.06 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 | €2.09 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 | €1.66 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 | €1.43 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €22 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Naples | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €36 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €20 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 | €195 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €69 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 | €2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 | €4.37 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €403 | €498 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.08 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €33 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 | €7 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 46 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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