Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$25) | C$25 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (C$2.09) | C$3.28 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (C$5.58) | C$5.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (C$4.71) | C$5.47 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (C$3.41) | C$5.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.68) | C$3.95 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (C$2.12) | C$3.90 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (C$3.71) | C$3.34 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (C$2.43) | C$2.70 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,692 (C$2,523) | C$2,953 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,194 (C$1,781) | C$2,416 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (C$308) | C$231 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,142 (C$1,703) | C$2,130 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (C$1,119) | C$1,663 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (C$190) | C$115 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$49) | C$73 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (C$475) | C$378 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (C$168) | C$204 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$127) | C$84 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$62 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$145) | C$139 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$189) | C$160 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,648 (C$44,213) | C$32,405 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (C$2.73) | C$1.65 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$56) | C$114 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €111 (C$165) | C$136 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (C$4.83) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (C$4.10) | C$3.98 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (C$3.36) | C$3.89 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$35 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 4% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$61) | C$72 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$32 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (C$141) | C$201 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$119) | C$130 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (C$2.88) | C$5.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.36 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (C$1,225) | C$722 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (C$0.57) | C$0.42 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$82) | C$61 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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