Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$24 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.17) | C$3.28 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (C$5.45) | C$5.88 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (C$4.46) | C$5.56 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (C$3.34) | C$5.47 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (C$2.57) | C$3.31 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (C$2.29) | C$4.03 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$21 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (C$3.38) | C$3.23 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (C$2.56) | C$2.58 | - 1% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (C$2,847) | C$2,889 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (C$1,868) | C$2,295 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (C$291) | C$240 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (C$1,728) | C$2,062 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (C$1,171) | C$1,501 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (C$191) | C$128 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$65 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (C$492) | C$401 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (C$193) | C$213 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$14 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$30 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$114) | C$80 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$50) | C$57 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$132) | C$147 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (C$173) | C$173 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (C$45,394) | C$33,546 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (C$2.71) | C$1.60 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$54) | C$106 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$11 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$24 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (C$155) | C$103 | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (C$4.93) | C$4.45 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (C$4.27) | C$3.63 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$29) | C$31 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$58) | C$68 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$31 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$115) | C$217 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (C$110) | C$129 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (C$2.66) | C$5.88 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (C$1,220) | C$808 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (C$0.51) | C$0.44 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (C$82) | C$67 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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