- Cost of Living
- United States
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (€4.00) | €4.58 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €1.32 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.79) | €3.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (€3.54) | €2.10 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.54) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€2.93) | €2.02 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.40) | €1.29 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.42 (€3.00) | €1.40 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.68) | €1.94 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.87) | €1.14 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in United States is 54% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,041 (€1,793) | €1,322 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,579 (€1,387) | €897 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €132 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,583 (€1,390) | €786 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (€991) | €539 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€107) | €97 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €23 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€294) | €388 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€104) | €116 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.49 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €10 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €84 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €33 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€101) | €118 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 34% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,368 (€19,651) | €21,733 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.54 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €35 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €8 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €85 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.96) | €5.12 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.07) | €3.64 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (€4.49) | €3.26 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.05) | €2.19 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.63) | €2.02 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €34 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (€151) | €64 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €68 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (€4.27) | €1.62 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.17) | €5.10 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (€372) | €458 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (€0.29) | €0.20 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€47) | €63 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.33 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Italy
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