Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (€2.76) | €4.33 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.71) | €1.37 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.48 (€2.05) | €4.20 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (€3.15) | €1.87 | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (€4.77) | €5.74 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.52) | €1.70 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (€1.12) | €1.39 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (€1.46) | €1.38 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €2.27 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (€1.37) | €1.03 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (€1,003) | €965 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 (€701) | €672 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (€181) | €178 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (€700) | €630 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (€481) | €483 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (€110) | €100 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €24 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (€341) | €431 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €122 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €4.99 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €94 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €35 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€81) | €91 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (€64) | €130 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (€18,361) | €20,723 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.61) | €1.45 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€29) | €34 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (€4.56) | €8 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€11) | €8 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (€81) | €99 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (€3.72) | €5.45 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (€2.43) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.51) | €3.88 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (€2.64) | €1.61 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (€1.87) | €2.34 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €39 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €16 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (€51) | €94 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (€42) | €58 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.61) | €7 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (€3.52) | €1.45 | + 142% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (€4.66) | €4.61 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (€353) | €447 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€38) | €48 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.92) | €5.29 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,642 ($3,190) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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