Cost of living in Vicenza, Italy vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Vicenza (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $18 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 ($5.27) | $5.20 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.54) | $1.16 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.47 ($2.98) | $5.18 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 ($2.41) | $4.92 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 ($5.78) | $12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 ($2.40) | $4.15 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 ($1.76) | $2.18 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 ($1.26) | $5.54 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.51 ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.28) | $2.51 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 ($1.30) | $3.82 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Vicenza (Italy) is 59% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €999 ($1,206) | $3,960 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 ($785) | $3,733 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €347 ($419) | $128 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €567 ($685) | $2,873 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 ($534) | $2,430 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €273 ($330) | $101 | + 228% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €394 ($476) | $518 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 ($149) | $139 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.47 ($4.19) | $11 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $42 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Vicenza (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 ($116) | $62 | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($43) | $46 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($115) | $105 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($135) | $171 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Vicenza (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,708 ($31,035) | $23,115 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.75) | $0.95 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 ($45) | $92 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($22) | $19 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Vicenza (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €95 ($115) | $132 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($6) | $7 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 ($3.32) | $4.80 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.86) | $8 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 ($3.15) | $4.63 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 ($1.89) | $2.49 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($20) | $32 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Vicenza (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($36) | $61 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($20) | $31 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($42) | $263 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($70) | $109 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 ($1.83) | $5.19 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 ($5.04) | $8 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €399 ($481) | $405 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.25) | $0.35 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($54) | $111 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 ($6) | $11 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $7,642 (€6,331) in Vicenza.
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