Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (€3.17) | €4.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.82) | €1.42 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (€2.40) | €4.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (€3.52) | €1.94 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (€5.34) | €5.62 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.82) | €1.75 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (€1.25) | €1.56 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (€1.63) | €1.58 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.84) | €2.26 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (€1.54) | €1.49 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,186 (€1,100) | €1,114 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $863 (€800) | €675 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (€203) | €191 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (€783) | €638 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (€538) | €484 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (€123) | €100 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€39) | €24 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $411 (€381) | €438 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€97) | €122 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €4.73 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€42) | €94 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€36) | €34 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€91) | €89 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (€72) | €127 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (€20,546) | €20,908 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.68) | €1.52 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€15) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (€5.10) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (€90) | €99 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (€4.16) | €5.09 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (€2.72) | €3.61 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.93) | €3.88 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (€3.08) | €1.61 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (€2.20) | €2.34 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€15) | €19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€33) | €41 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (€57) | €94 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (€47) | €57 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (€3.94) | €1.41 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (€5.21) | €4.40 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (€395) | €444 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (€42) | €50 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €5.26 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 90 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €3,269 ($3,526) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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