Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (€3.48) | €4.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.23 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (€2.43) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.40) | €2.14 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.20) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (€2.70) | €1.86 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.38) | €1.30 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.62) | €1.23 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.63) | €1.81 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (€1.66) | €0.96 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in United States is 58% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,194 (€1,814) | €1,053 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,539 (€1,273) | €728 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€146) | €116 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,526 (€1,261) | €808 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,112 (€919) | €549 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€89) | €91 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€40) | €23 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (€223) | €370 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€105) | €116 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.43 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €11 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €107 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,490 (€19,419) | €24,523 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.43 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€62) | €36 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.94) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €10 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€92) | €81 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.49) | €5.60 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (€2.78) | €3.59 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (€4.01) | €2.59 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€2.99) | €2.09 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.50) | €2.00 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €18 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €18 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (€174) | €84 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €67 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (€4.10) | €1.69 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (€4.74) | €4.89 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (€340) | €465 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.37) | €0.19 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€40) | €50 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.54 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 22% more expensive than in Italy
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