- Cost of Living
- United States
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€3.76) | €4.32 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.75) | €1.30 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.65) | €3.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (€3.33) | €2.27 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.10) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.78) | €1.99 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.40) | €1.33 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (€2.29) | €1.31 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (€1.59) | €2.05 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.76) | €1.21 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in United States is 41% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (€1,674) | €1,344 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (€1,296) | €894 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (€141) | €122 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (€1,298) | €812 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,111 (€909) | €570 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (€96) | €112 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €23 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (€287) | €372 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€98) | €116 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.62 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €10 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€38) | €84 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€37) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€70) | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€97) | €119 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,129 (€18,106) | €20,103 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.58) | €1.48 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€70) | €35 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 6% 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) | $18 (€15) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€89) | €80 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.34) | €4.85 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.90) | €3.48 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (€4.02) | €3.56 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (€2.73) | €2.21 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (€1.47) | €1.99 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €18 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €32 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €17 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€138) | €68 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €63 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€3.91) | €1.56 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.67) | €4.91 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€351) | €482 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (€0.46) | €0.24 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €60 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.25 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 19% more expensive than in Italy
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