Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Italy is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (132元) | 37元 | + 262% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (79元) | 39元 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (43元) | 13元 | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.76 (29元) | 15元 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (23元) | 10元 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 55元 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (17元) | 15元 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (14元) | 7元 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (12元) | 6元 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (51元) | 87元 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (18元) | 8元 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (13元) | 11元 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Italy is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,876 (14,622元) | 13,566元 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,255 (9,787元) | 7,567元 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (1,542元) | 499元 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (9,164元) | 6,485元 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (6,209元) | 4,297元 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (1,015元) | 321元 | + 216% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (206元) | 94元 | + 119% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (2,610元) | 1,393元 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (1,025元) | 485元 | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 40元 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (84元) | 46元 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (602元) | 452元 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (264元) | 258元 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (698元) | 612元 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (916元) | 779元 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (240,723元) | 166,194元 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (14元) | 8元 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (288元) | 252元 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (78元) | 43元 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75元) | 40元 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (821元) | 212元 | + 287% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (50元) | 46元 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (33元) | 49元 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (27元) | 41元 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (26元) | 12元 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (155元) | 94元 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
Italy | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (307元) | 251元 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (150元) | 107元 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (607元) | 895元 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (582元) | 293元 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (75元) | 77元 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (14元) | 29元 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (42元) | 16元 | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (6,469元) | 3,006元 | + 115% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (2.68元) | 0.40元 | + 565% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (430元) | 356元 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.95 (46元) | 25元 | + 86% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,946 prices entered by 345 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 53% more expensive than in China
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