Cost of living in Italy compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €11 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 | €3.40 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 | €1.16 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 | €2.87 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 | €2.81 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.44 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 | €1.62 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 | €0.64 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 | €1.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €10 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 | €2.00 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 | €0.75 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 | €1,118 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €938 | €652 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 | €255 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 | €725 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 | €458 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 | €136 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €16 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 | €394 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 | €136 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 | €8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €82 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €31 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €84 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 | €118 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,513 | €22,824 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 | €1.89 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €28 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 | €5.65 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €5.94 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 | €55 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 | €7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 | €3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 | €5.93 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 | €2.29 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 | €2.45 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €24 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Italy | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €32 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €17 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 | €75 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €58 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 | €3.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 | €4.00 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 | €912 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 | €0.18 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €38 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 | €5.07 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,949 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Cost of living in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Estonia
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