- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 18% | |
| 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 | €4.30 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.29 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (AU$5.82) | AU$5.70 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (AU$3.37) | AU$5.22 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (AU$3.15) | AU$4.30 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.29 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (AU$2.03) | AU$5.16 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (AU$3.17) | AU$3.33 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (AU$1.90) | AU$2.30 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,342 (AU$2,076) | AU$2,815 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (AU$1,382) | AU$2,155 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (AU$187) | AU$303 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (AU$1,236) | AU$2,183 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €563 (AU$870) | AU$1,530 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (AU$180) | AU$228 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 (AU$585) | AU$677 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (AU$182) | AU$193 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.56 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| 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$131) | AU$109 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$53) | AU$72 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$142) | AU$147 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (AU$184) | AU$154 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,070 (AU$31,048) | AU$26,333 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (AU$2.30) | AU$1.38 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (AU$54) | AU$148 | - 63% | |
| 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$14) | AU$10 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (AU$128) | AU$68 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (AU$5.40) | AU$5.27 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (AU$5.45) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (AU$3.38) | AU$3.35 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.98 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (AU$29) | AU$29 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% 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 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (AU$103) | AU$220 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (AU$98) | AU$101 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (AU$2.41) | AU$4.48 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (AU$741) | AU$623 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (AU$93) | AU$81 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Australia
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