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 | €17 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (AU$2.35) | AU$2.05 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (AU$5.15) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (AU$3.77) | AU$5.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.63 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (AU$2.38) | AU$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (AU$4.13) | AU$3.81 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.30 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,644 (AU$2,725) | AU$4,616 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,168 (AU$1,936) | AU$3,120 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (AU$354) | AU$295 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,144 (AU$1,896) | AU$2,783 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (AU$1,244) | AU$2,093 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (AU$211) | AU$214 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (AU$56) | AU$75 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (AU$528) | AU$649 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (AU$187) | AU$301 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$17) | AU$42 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$141) | AU$125 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (AU$62) | AU$93 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$161) | AU$172 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (AU$204) | AU$193 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,562 (AU$47,353) | AU$39,565 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (AU$3.06) | AU$2.00 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (AU$64) | AU$164 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €115 (AU$191) | AU$87 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (AU$5.99) | AU$5.76 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (AU$5.37) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (AU$4.56) | AU$4.33 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.48 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$34) | AU$37 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (AU$70) | AU$72 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (AU$30) | AU$46 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (AU$174) | AU$321 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (AU$132) | AU$127 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (AU$3.07) | AU$5.20 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (AU$1,361) | AU$874 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (AU$0.64) | AU$0.65 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (AU$80) | AU$88 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$10) | AU$44 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,410 prices entered by 562 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia
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