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 (€13) | €13 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.89) | €4.36 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.79) | €1.23 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (€2.75) | €3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (€3.65) | €1.96 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.62) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.07) | €1.80 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.55) | €1.31 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (€2.87) | €1.30 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (€1.74) | €1.92 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (€1.90) | €1.30 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in United States is 60% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (€1,998) | €1,319 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,579 (€1,435) | €935 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€163) | €118 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,571 (€1,428) | €808 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,112 (€1,011) | €619 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€107) | €89 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €23 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (€273) | €342 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€108) | €107 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.80 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €10 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€43) | €83 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€39) | €30 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€78) | €87 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (€100) | €115 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,756 (€20,682) | €22,930 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.70) | €1.55 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€72) | €36 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €9 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€99) | €79 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.84) | €4.39 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€3.15) | €3.10 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (€4.44) | €2.71 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€3.13) | €2.05 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (€1.63) | €1.70 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €16 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€41) | €35 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (€189) | €87 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€68) | €62 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.40) | €1.46 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (€5.21) | €5.01 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (€368) | €433 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.14 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€48) | €59 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.38 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 29% more expensive than in Italy
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