Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 45% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Florence | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 ($5.29) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 ($1.37) | $1.89 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 ($3.66) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 ($2.62) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 ($2.69) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 ($1.94) | $4.36 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 ($1.34) | $3.22 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 ($1.95) | $3.36 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 ($1.35) | $4.88 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 55% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,307 ($1,410) | $3,519 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 ($1,143) | $2,738 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 ($172) | $397 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 ($948) | $1,918 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 ($731) | $1,613 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 ($103) | $224 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($28) | $53 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($378) | $280 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($121) | $128 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 ($71) | $48 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $55 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($94) | $99 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 ($133) | $141 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 ($27,008) | $26,256 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 ($1.82) | $1.34 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($44) | $77 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($21) | $23 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($11) | $20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 ($74) | $132 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.24) | $5.04 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 ($3.22) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 ($1.70) | $4.73 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 ($2.62) | $1.92 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($20) | $27 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $59 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 ($120) | $166 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 ($89) | $85 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 ($1.73) | $5.79 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 ($5.45) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 ($532) | $415 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | $0.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 ($63) | $60 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 ($5.70) | $12 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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