- 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 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (€3.97) | €4.46 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.77) | €1.29 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (€2.77) | €3.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (€3.48) | €2.20 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.44) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.91) | €2.08 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.39) | €1.35 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (€2.81) | €1.36 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.67) | €1.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.85) | €1.24 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United States is 52% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (€1,764) | €1,303 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (€1,354) | €876 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€154) | €131 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (€1,363) | €777 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (€968) | €530 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€107) | €133 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €23 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (€290) | €392 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€104) | €114 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.50 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €10 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €85 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €91 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€99) | €116 | - 14% | |
| 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 | $22,277 (€19,320) | €19,955 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.66) | €1.51 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €36 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 12% 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) | €10 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (€99) | €84 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.90) | €5.19 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.04) | €3.60 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.40) | €3.07 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (€2.97) | €2.32 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.61) | €2.02 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €33 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€148) | €67 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €64 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.19) | €1.59 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€5.06) | €4.93 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€372) | €450 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €59 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.31 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 25% more expensive than in Italy
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