- Cost of Living
- United States
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.99) | €4.45 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.78) | €1.26 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (€2.83) | €3.52 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (€3.48) | €2.09 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.50) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.94) | €1.93 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (€1.42) | €1.23 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.77 (€3.33) | €1.34 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €1.90 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.90) | €1.06 | + 79% | |
| 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 | $2,048 (€1,806) | €1,317 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,565 (€1,380) | €911 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (€155) | €134 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,556 (€1,372) | €803 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (€984) | €544 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (€103) | €109 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €24 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $325 (€286) | €371 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€104) | €114 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.36 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €10 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €80 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €33 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€100) | €117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,298 (€19,660) | €22,361 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.69) | €1.55 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €35 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €8 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €86 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6.00) | €5.03 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€3.06) | €3.55 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (€4.52) | €3.31 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.51 (€3.10) | €2.03 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.64) | €1.98 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €18 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€153) | €71 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€69) | €68 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (€4.32) | €1.64 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (€5.21) | €5.25 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (€372) | €444 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (€0.27) | €0.19 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€46) | €65 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.40 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Italy
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