- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.28 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (AU$5.77) | AU$5.77 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (AU$3.27) | AU$4.99 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (AU$3.08) | AU$4.16 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (AU$1.89) | AU$3.30 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (AU$2.17) | AU$5.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (AU$3.00) | AU$3.21 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (AU$1.76) | AU$2.18 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,315 (AU$2,086) | AU$2,683 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €897 (AU$1,424) | AU$2,076 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (AU$213) | AU$262 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (AU$1,274) | AU$2,041 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (AU$862) | AU$1,464 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (AU$164) | AU$198 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$60 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (AU$585) | AU$565 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (AU$173) | AU$188 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.40 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$129) | AU$104 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$52) | AU$72 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (AU$152) | AU$143 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (AU$193) | AU$149 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (AU$34,646) | AU$27,056 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.47 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (AU$56) | AU$141 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (AU$133) | AU$71 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (AU$5.60) | AU$5.18 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (AU$5.29) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (AU$3.32) | AU$3.19 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$28) | AU$29 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$56) | AU$55 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (AU$114) | AU$202 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (AU$107) | AU$102 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (AU$2.59) | AU$4.62 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (AU$721) | AU$583 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.62 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (AU$103) | AU$73 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Australia
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