Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (AU$7) | AU$5.97 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.26 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (AU$5.48) | AU$5.45 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (AU$3.30) | AU$4.91 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.31 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (AU$2.13) | AU$3.29 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (AU$2.12) | AU$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (AU$3.10) | AU$2.93 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (AU$2.11) | AU$2.23 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,318 (AU$2,126) | AU$2,567 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €940 (AU$1,516) | AU$2,066 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (AU$200) | AU$179 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €817 (AU$1,318) | AU$2,030 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (AU$1,005) | AU$1,420 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (AU$148) | AU$178 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$38) | AU$57 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (AU$552) | AU$560 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (AU$173) | AU$209 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$131) | AU$100 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (AU$48) | AU$71 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$140) | AU$149 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (AU$186) | AU$150 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,982 (AU$37,082) | AU$26,238 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (AU$2.51) | AU$1.48 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$58) | AU$148 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (AU$127) | AU$70 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (AU$5.16) | AU$4.88 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (AU$4.48) | AU$5.91 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (AU$3.35) | AU$3.10 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.81 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$27) | AU$28 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$57) | AU$53 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$37 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (AU$167) | AU$219 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (AU$103) | AU$106 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (AU$2.37) | AU$4.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (AU$699) | AU$637 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (AU$0.24) | AU$0.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (AU$95) | AU$75 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (AU$9) | AU$35 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,123 prices entered by 1,571 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Australia
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