Cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa, United States vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €13 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.63) | €8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.70 (€3.89) | €4.33 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.71) | €1.37 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.37 (€1.96) | €4.20 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (€3.67) | €1.87 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€6) | €5.74 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.53) | €1.70 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (€1.29) | €1.39 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (€2.32) | €1.38 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (€1.52) | €2.27 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (€1.38) | €1.03 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,487 (€1,232) | €965 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,026 (€850) | €672 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $123 (€102) | €178 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $957 (€793) | €630 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $692 (€574) | €483 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (€105) | €100 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€40) | €24 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | $338 (€280) | €431 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€66) | €122 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.99 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €9 | + 119% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€40) | €94 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 (€27) | €35 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€68) | €91 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (€84) | €130 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,239 (€15,936) | €20,723 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.58) | €1.45 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (€27) | €34 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.73) | €8 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€17) | €8 | + 126% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (€79) | €99 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.30) | €5.45 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (€2.50) | €3.61 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (€4.68) | €3.88 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (€2.64) | €1.61 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (€1.48) | €2.34 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €19 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (€28) | €39 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €16 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $95 (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€56) | €58 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.77) | €7 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 (€3.18) | €1.45 | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.40 (€3.64) | €4.61 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€356) | €447 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (€36) | €48 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.97) | €5.29 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

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 €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,537 ($3,062) in Iowa City, Iowa.
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