Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Florence (Italy)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 | €4.90 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 | €1.27 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.73 | €3.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 | €2.43 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 | €2.49 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 | €1.79 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 | €1.24 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 | €1.81 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 | €1.25 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 | €1,307 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 | €1,060 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 | €160 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €753 | €879 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €452 | €678 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 | €95 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €26 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €298 | €350 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 | €113 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.36 | €7 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €10 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 | €66 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 | €36 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €87 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 | €124 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,539 | €25,044 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.68 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €40 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €19 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €11 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €103 | €69 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 | €7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 | €3.00 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 | €2.98 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 | €1.58 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 | €2.43 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €19 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Florence (Italy) | ||||
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| Genoa | Florence | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €37 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €17 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 | €112 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 | €1.60 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 | €5.06 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 | €493 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.15 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €58 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 | €5.29 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 194 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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