Cost of living in Ravenna, Italy vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Ravenna (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (AU$1.88) | AU$1.48 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.33 (AU$5.16) | AU$5.06 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (AU$3.87) | AU$4.83 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.57 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.19 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (AU$2.24) | AU$5.70 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (AU$2.74) | AU$2.80 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (AU$2.77) | AU$2.67 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Ravenna (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €997 (AU$1,545) | AU$2,894 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 (AU$1,184) | AU$2,147 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (AU$241) | AU$238 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €613 (AU$950) | AU$1,809 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €477 (AU$739) | AU$1,422 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (AU$130) | AU$159 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$46 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €437 (AU$677) | AU$354 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €155 (AU$240) | AU$212 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.38 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (AU$13) | AU$28 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Ravenna (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (AU$145) | AU$101 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$60) | AU$59 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$135) | AU$129 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (AU$160) | AU$131 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Ravenna (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,261 (AU$36,034) | AU$27,303 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (AU$2.43) | AU$1.38 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (AU$52) | AU$160 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ravenna (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €89 (AU$138) | AU$72 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.31 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.44 (AU$3.78) | AU$5.32 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (AU$2.15) | AU$2.55 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (AU$2.52) | AU$3.01 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Ravenna (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (AU$47) | AU$51 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$29) | AU$39 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (AU$113) | AU$226 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (AU$94) | AU$78 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.40 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.73 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 (AU$725) | AU$634 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.25 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (AU$93) | AU$72 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ravenna (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,259 (€4,040) in Ravenna.
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