Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (AU$30) | AU$24 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.93 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (AU$4.21) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.05 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (AU$2.97) | AU$3.66 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (AU$2.61) | AU$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (AU$3.64) | AU$3.69 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (AU$2.07) | AU$2.92 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (AU$3,045) | AU$3,611 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,302 (AU$2,145) | AU$2,613 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (AU$262) | AU$219 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (AU$1,861) | AU$2,402 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €798 (AU$1,315) | AU$1,879 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (AU$174) | AU$163 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$41) | AU$79 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (AU$470) | AU$535 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (AU$233) | AU$248 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (AU$136) | AU$128 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$58) | AU$86 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (AU$155) | AU$186 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (AU$222) | AU$214 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,530 (AU$51,970) | AU$36,303 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (AU$3.08) | AU$1.98 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$63) | AU$166 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (AU$142) | AU$83 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (AU$6) | AU$5.08 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (AU$5.40) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (AU$3.92) | AU$4.15 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.68 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$30) | AU$33 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$64) | AU$65 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (AU$31) | AU$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (AU$144) | AU$292 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (AU$131) | AU$129 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (AU$3.14) | AU$5.37 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €683 (AU$1,126) | AU$883 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (AU$0.58) | AU$0.50 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (AU$100) | AU$75 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (AU$10) | AU$41 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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