Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy)
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (€12) | €12 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (€7) | €7 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.80 (€3.18) | €4.36 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (€0.70) | €1.28 | 45% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.42 (€2.03) | €2.47 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.13 (€3.45) | €1.99 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (€5.64) | €4.78 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.45 (€2.88) | €1.99 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.60 (€1.34) | €1.46 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.99 (€2.50) | €1.04 | 140% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (€12) | €5.51 | 115% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.67 (€1.40) | €1.89 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.38 (€1.99) | €1.08 | 84% |
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,912 (€1,600) | €999 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,558 (€1,303) | €650 | 100% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $130 (€109) | €347 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,341 (€1,121) | €567 | 98% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $937 (€784) | €443 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $78 (€66) | €273 | 76% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $57 (€48) | €21 | 128% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $246 (€206) | €394 | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $112 (€93) | €123 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $9 (€7) | €3.47 | 115% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $36 (€30) | €9 | 222% |
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $42 (€35) | €96 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $49 (€41) | €36 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $71 (€59) | €95 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $102 (€85) | €112 | 24% |
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,811 (€19,919) | €25,708 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.63 (€0.53) | €1.45 | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $87 (€72) | €38 | 93% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $21 (€18) | €19 | 6% |
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (€5.24) | €7 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $16 (€13) | €8 | 70% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $142 (€119) | €95 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (€5.26) | €5.00 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.45 (€2.89) | €2.75 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.56 (€4.65) | €3.20 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.11 (€3.44) | €2.61 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.74 (€1.46) | €1.57 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $22 (€18) | €17 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||
| Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | Vicenza (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $38 (€32) | €30 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (€20) | €16 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $165 (€138) | €35 | 295% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $62 (€52) | €58 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (€9) | €6 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.78 (€4.00) | €1.52 | 163% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.63 (€4.71) | €4.17 | 13% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (€359) | €399 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.11 (€0.09) | €0.21 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 (€37) | €45 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.96 (€4.98) | €5.03 | 1% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,418 ($4,085) in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,900 in Vicenza.