- 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$21) | AU$17 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.30 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (AU$6) | AU$5.77 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.07 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (AU$3.25) | AU$4.23 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.41 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (AU$2.09) | AU$5.29 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.29 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (AU$1.95) | AU$2.28 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,299 (AU$2,036) | AU$2,658 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (AU$1,381) | AU$2,067 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (AU$207) | AU$303 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €763 (AU$1,196) | AU$2,036 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €527 (AU$826) | AU$1,453 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (AU$194) | AU$264 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$37) | AU$60 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (AU$614) | AU$588 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (AU$177) | AU$190 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$30 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$134) | AU$106 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (AU$51) | AU$74 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (AU$144) | AU$146 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (AU$176) | AU$153 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (AU$30,848) | AU$26,897 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.47 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$56) | AU$138 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (AU$135) | AU$71 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (AU$5.63) | AU$5.21 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (AU$4.62) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (AU$3.51) | AU$3.25 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (AU$3.13) | AU$3.81 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (AU$28) | AU$29 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$52) | AU$55 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$26) | AU$36 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (AU$100) | AU$210 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (AU$101) | AU$106 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (AU$2.48) | AU$4.62 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (AU$717) | AU$602 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.63 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (AU$90) | AU$77 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.567
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Cost of living in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Australia
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