Cost of living in Perugia, Italy vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Perugia (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $13 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 ($5.28) | $3.27 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.28) | $0.79 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.45 ($5.31) | $2.17 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 ($2.09) | $2.93 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($11) | $5.55 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 ($2.05) | $3.27 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 ($1.67) | $1.63 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 ($1.31) | $2.07 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 ($2.22) | $1.70 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 ($0.88) | $1.91 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Perugia (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €765 ($912) | $1,253 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €480 ($573) | $936 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($170) | $166 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €466 ($556) | $989 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €357 ($426) | $769 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 ($184) | $96 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €388 ($462) | $299 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($122) | $96 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.89 ($4.64) | $12 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $20 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Perugia (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($97) | $42 | + 128% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 ($30) | $33 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($101) | $82 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 ($106) | $103 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Perugia (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,383 ($26,695) | $21,300 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 ($1.83) | $0.58 | + 219% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($58) | $48 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 ($37) | $13 | + 173% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Perugia (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 ($88) | $131 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.99 ($7) | $5.89 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 ($3.31) | $2.89 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 ($2.86) | $4.96 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 ($2.25) | $3.10 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 ($2.30) | $1.56 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($20) | $17 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Perugia (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($38) | $44 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $21 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 ($68) | $124 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($70) | $53 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.53 ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 ($2.01) | $4.89 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($4.82) | $4.21 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €363 ($433) | $432 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.11 | + 110% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 ($75) | $34 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perugia (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,196 (€3,518) in Perugia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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