Cost of living in Berkeley, California, United States vs Vicenza, Italy
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berkeley, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €12 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.06) | €4.36 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (€1.08) | €1.28 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (€4.08) | €2.47 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (€3.85) | €1.99 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €4.78 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (€3.00) | €1.99 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 (€1.70) | €1.46 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (€2.60) | €1.04 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €5.51 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (€1.86) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (€2.29) | €1.08 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Berkeley, California (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,897 (€3,209) | €999 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,014 (€2,482) | €650 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€145) | €347 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,784 (€2,293) | €567 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,049 (€1,687) | €443 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€90) | €273 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (€49) | €21 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (€285) | €394 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (€106) | €123 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €3.47 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€22) | €9 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Berkeley, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €96 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €36 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€82) | €95 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $190 (€157) | €112 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Berkeley, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,942 (€20,539) | €25,708 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.81) | €1.45 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $116 (€96) | €38 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €19 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Berkeley, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (€100) | €95 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (€10) | €5.00 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (€4.41) | €2.75 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.43) | €3.20 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (€3.39) | €2.61 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (€1.93) | €1.57 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (€19) | €17 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Berkeley, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €16 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (€166) | €35 | + 374% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€78) | €58 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.10 (€3.37) | €1.52 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.99) | €4.17 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (€357) | €399 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (€67) | €45 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.03 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 164 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Berkeley, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €4,872 ($5,916) in Berkeley, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Vicenza.
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