Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Turin (Italy)
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Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||
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Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$15 (€12) | €12 | 7% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
$9 (€7) | €8 | 9% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
$4.38 (€3.61) | €4.03 | 10% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$0.98 (€0.81) | €1.19 | 32% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$3.33 (€2.75) | €3.09 | 11% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$3.34 (€2.75) | €2.03 | 36% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$5.00 (€4.12) | €5.73 | 28% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$3.10 (€2.55) | €1.47 | 73% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$1.07 (€0.88) | €1.23 | 28% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
$3.23 (€2.67) | €1.23 | 118% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
$14 (€12) | €7 | 64% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$1.98 (€1.64) | €1.92 | 15% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$2.08 (€1.71) | €0.96 | 79% |
Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||
Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$2,036 (€1,679) | €917 | 83% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$1,507 (€1,243) | €659 | 89% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$185 (€153) | €153 | 0% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,512 (€1,247) | €541 | 130% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$1,164 (€960) | €441 | 118% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$132 (€109) | €87 | 25% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$67 (€56) | €24 | 128% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$402 (€332) | €364 | 9% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
$100 (€82) | €91 | 10% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
$16 (€13) | €7 | 97% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
$16 (€13) | €10 | 38% |
Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$45 (€37) | €79 | 53% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
$34 (€28) | €37 | 25% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
$79 (€65) | €74 | 12% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$97 (€80) | €120 | 34% |
Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||
Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$22,280 (€18,369) | €22,398 | 18% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.64 (€0.53) | €1.44 | 63% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
$83 (€68) | €38 | 82% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
$32 (€27) | €13 | 105% |
Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Turin (Italy) | ||
Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$11 (€9) | €7 | 26% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
$22 (€18) | €8 | 131% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
$101 (€83) | €100 | 16% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
$15 (€12) | €4.62 | 161% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
$3.49 (€2.88) | €2.95 | 2% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
$7 (€5.44) | €2.53 | 115% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
$5.32 (€4.39) | €1.72 | 156% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
$2.27 (€1.87) | €2.07 | 10% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
$23 (€19) | €17 | 12% |
Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Turin (Italy) | ||
Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$52 (€43) | €30 | 43% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
$27 (€22) | €16 | 42% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
$168 (€138) | €85 | 62% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
$65 (€54) | €66 | 19% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
$10 (€8) | €9 | 2% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
$4.12 (€3.40) | €1.56 | 118% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$5.24 (€4.32) | €4.50 | 4% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
$430 (€355) | €485 | 27% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
$0.10 (€0.08) | €0.16 | 48% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
$33 (€27) | €41 | 34% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
$9 (€8) | €5.42 | 41% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,384 ($4,104) in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Turin.