- Cost of Living
- United States
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.02) | €4.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.78) | €1.27 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.81) | €3.87 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.48) | €2.20 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.47) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.94) | €2.04 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.42) | €1.35 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.67) | €1.38 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.68) | €2.00 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.86) | €1.24 | + 50% | |
| 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 | $2,030 (€1,765) | €1,286 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (€1,366) | €868 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€154) | €127 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,579 (€1,373) | €795 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (€973) | €552 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€107) | €117 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €23 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€293) | €390 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€105) | €114 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.65 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €10 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€41) | €85 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €34 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €91 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€100) | €119 | - 16% | |
| 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 | $22,052 (€19,177) | €20,172 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.65) | €1.50 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €36 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 14% 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) | $18 (€16) | €9 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€97) | €80 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.92) | €5.19 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€3.06) | €3.52 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (€4.40) | €3.00 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.02) | €2.26 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.61) | €2.00 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€145) | €69 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €62 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.21) | €1.57 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (€5.06) | €4.87 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€373) | €475 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €61 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.29 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 26% more expensive than in Italy
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