- 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) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.98) | €4.30 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €1.29 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (€2.80) | €3.82 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.48) | €2.20 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.41) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.94) | €2.05 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (€1.44) | €1.33 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (€2.54) | €1.31 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.67) | €2.01 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.85) | €1.24 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in United States is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (€1,750) | €1,344 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (€1,346) | €898 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€150) | €123 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (€1,353) | €792 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (€958) | €560 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€104) | €124 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €23 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€299) | €385 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€105) | €121 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.73 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €10 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €84 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €34 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€102) | €119 | - 15% | |
| 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 | $22,034 (€19,035) | €20,211 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.62) | €1.49 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€75) | €35 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €9 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€96) | €83 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.74) | €4.85 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€3.06) | €3.45 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.39) | €3.07 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (€2.92) | €2.18 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.58) | €1.99 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €17 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€145) | €65 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.13) | €1.57 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.93) | €4.95 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€371) | €480 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.24) | €0.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €59 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.27 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 24% more expensive than in Italy
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