Cost of living in Parma, Italy vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Parma (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.48 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (AU$5.19) | AU$5.06 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (AU$5.42) | AU$4.83 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (AU$4.02) | AU$4.57 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.19 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (AU$2.79) | AU$5.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (AU$3.91) | AU$2.80 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (AU$2.63) | AU$2.67 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Parma (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €950 (AU$1,472) | AU$2,894 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €649 (AU$1,005) | AU$2,147 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (AU$294) | AU$238 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 (AU$859) | AU$1,809 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €435 (AU$674) | AU$1,422 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €169 (AU$262) | AU$159 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$38) | AU$46 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (AU$654) | AU$354 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (AU$163) | AU$212 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$28 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (AU$127) | AU$101 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$134) | AU$129 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (AU$198) | AU$131 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,833 (AU$32,273) | AU$27,303 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (AU$2.27) | AU$1.38 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (AU$45) | AU$160 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$21 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (AU$137) | AU$72 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (AU$5.69) | AU$4.31 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (AU$4.88) | AU$5.32 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (AU$2.95) | AU$2.55 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.01 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (AU$53) | AU$51 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$39 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (AU$65) | AU$226 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (AU$97) | AU$78 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (AU$2.32) | AU$4.40 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (AU$699) | AU$634 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (AU$88) | AU$72 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,651 (€4,294) in Parma.
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