Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (AU$7) | AU$5.97 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.48 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (AU$5.60) | AU$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (AU$3.46) | AU$4.99 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (AU$3.15) | AU$4.61 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (AU$2.06) | AU$3.20 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (AU$1.93) | AU$5.52 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (AU$2.92) | AU$2.91 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (AU$1.51) | AU$2.47 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (AU$1,702) | AU$3,144 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (AU$1,161) | AU$2,161 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (AU$184) | AU$291 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (AU$1,307) | AU$1,971 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (AU$837) | AU$1,506 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (AU$129) | AU$177 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$58 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (AU$547) | AU$494 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (AU$159) | AU$245 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$31 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$126) | AU$101 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (AU$56) | AU$66 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (AU$118) | AU$137 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (AU$172) | AU$140 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (AU$37,442) | AU$28,073 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.36 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$56) | AU$159 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (AU$119) | AU$68 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (AU$5.11) | AU$4.67 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (AU$4.43) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.38 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (AU$2.83) | AU$3.51 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$27) | AU$28 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$50) | AU$56 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (AU$124) | AU$227 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (AU$101) | AU$91 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (AU$2.58) | AU$4.49 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (AU$706) | AU$663 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.51 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (AU$74) | AU$70 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (AU$9) | AU$35 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,366 prices entered by 715 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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