Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (AU$2.46) | AU$2.04 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (AU$5.05) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (AU$3.78) | AU$5.14 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (AU$2.91) | AU$3.62 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (AU$2.60) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (AU$3.83) | AU$3.70 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (AU$2.90) | AU$3.35 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (AU$3,225) | AU$4,709 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (AU$2,116) | AU$3,109 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (AU$329) | AU$214 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (AU$1,957) | AU$2,788 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (AU$1,326) | AU$2,151 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (AU$217) | AU$174 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$44) | AU$76 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (AU$557) | AU$793 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (AU$219) | AU$288 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$18) | AU$48 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$129) | AU$129 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$56) | AU$95 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$149) | AU$179 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (AU$196) | AU$209 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (AU$51,414) | AU$38,866 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (AU$3.07) | AU$1.99 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (AU$61) | AU$185 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$7 | + 130% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (AU$175) | AU$81 | + 117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (AU$5.85) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (AU$5.59) | AU$4.36 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (AU$4.83) | AU$5.30 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$33) | AU$36 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$66) | AU$68 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$32) | AU$46 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (AU$130) | AU$262 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (AU$124) | AU$127 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (AU$3.01) | AU$5.10 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (AU$1,382) | AU$1,070 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (AU$0.57) | AU$0.95 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (AU$93) | AU$92 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$43 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,233 prices entered by 570 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Australia
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