- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 6% 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$11 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (AU$2.06) | AU$1.31 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (AU$6) | AU$5.81 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.01 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (AU$3.33) | AU$4.23 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.33 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (AU$2.24) | AU$5.23 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.28 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (AU$2.02) | AU$2.28 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,278 (AU$2,061) | AU$2,752 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (AU$1,407) | AU$2,117 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (AU$208) | AU$299 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (AU$1,270) | AU$2,118 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (AU$877) | AU$1,493 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (AU$199) | AU$245 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (AU$625) | AU$674 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (AU$175) | AU$211 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$30 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$140) | AU$108 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$55) | AU$75 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$147) | AU$148 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (AU$189) | AU$157 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (AU$32,643) | AU$26,262 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (AU$2.43) | AU$1.44 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$57) | AU$142 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (AU$130) | AU$70 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (AU$5.80) | AU$5.28 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (AU$4.94) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (AU$3.70) | AU$3.48 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (AU$3.16) | AU$3.84 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$29) | AU$30 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$53) | AU$54 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (AU$108) | AU$217 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (AU$102) | AU$105 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (AU$2.55) | AU$4.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (AU$745) | AU$602 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.39) | AU$0.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (AU$95) | AU$80 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.612
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,501 prices entered by 3,143 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Australia
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