Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$23 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (C$7) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (C$2.04) | C$3.01 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (C$5.38) | C$5.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (C$3.52) | C$5.19 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (C$3.14) | C$4.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (C$2.55) | C$3.03 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.60 (C$2.26) | C$3.60 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (C$3.13) | C$3.10 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (C$1.84) | C$2.95 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,898 (C$2,690) | C$2,735 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,309 (C$1,856) | C$2,124 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (C$226) | C$221 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (C$1,601) | C$1,779 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €798 (C$1,130) | C$1,401 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$149) | C$126 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$35) | C$73 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (C$404) | C$441 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (C$200) | C$208 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$14 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$29 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$117) | C$80 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$50) | C$57 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$133) | C$122 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$191) | C$149 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,530 (C$44,692) | C$30,938 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (C$2.63) | C$1.67 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$54) | C$105 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$29 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (C$122) | C$114 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (C$5.28) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (C$4.64) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (C$3.37) | C$4.94 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (C$3.48) | C$3.44 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$26) | C$31 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$56) | C$65 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$27) | C$32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (C$112) | C$170 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (C$111) | C$113 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$12) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (C$2.70) | C$5.37 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (C$972) | C$755 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (C$0.51) | C$0.43 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$86) | C$63 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.83 (C$8) | C$17 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Canada
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