- 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$16 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.31 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (AU$6) | AU$5.77 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (AU$3.18) | AU$4.28 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.31 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (AU$2.13) | AU$5.16 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (AU$3.15) | AU$3.26 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (AU$1.99) | AU$2.30 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (AU$2,011) | AU$2,808 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (AU$1,371) | AU$2,158 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (AU$204) | AU$295 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (AU$1,244) | AU$2,171 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (AU$865) | AU$1,522 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (AU$201) | AU$236 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$60 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (AU$613) | AU$681 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (AU$177) | AU$208 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$133) | AU$107 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$55) | AU$74 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$143) | AU$147 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (AU$188) | AU$155 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (AU$31,835) | AU$26,444 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.41 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (AU$56) | AU$144 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (AU$131) | AU$72 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (AU$5.40) | AU$5.22 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (AU$4.85) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (AU$3.47) | AU$3.45 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$29) | AU$30 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$50) | AU$55 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (AU$106) | AU$223 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (AU$99) | AU$104 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (AU$2.48) | AU$4.50 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (AU$753) | AU$616 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.38) | AU$0.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (AU$93) | AU$80 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Australia
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