- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 ($5.19) | $4.54 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 ($1.50) | $0.89 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 ($4.34) | $3.17 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 ($2.39) | $4.02 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.29) | $3.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 ($1.46) | $1.60 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 ($1.57) | $3.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 ($2.20) | $1.91 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 ($1.29) | $2.14 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 ($1,515) | $2,044 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 ($1,019) | $1,578 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 ($149) | $177 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 ($910) | $1,584 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 ($613) | $1,130 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 ($110) | $121 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($26) | $48 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 ($439) | $334 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 ($130) | $119 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 ($5.08) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($95) | $47 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($108) | $85 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($134) | $115 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 ($24,635) | $22,351 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 ($1.74) | $0.77 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $19 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($96) | $111 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 ($5.81) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 ($4.13) | $3.50 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.69) | $5.12 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 ($2.48) | $3.47 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($2.29) | $1.85 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $21 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $45 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 ($73) | $173 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($76) | $79 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 ($1.82) | $4.87 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 ($5.79) | $5.87 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 ($519) | $424 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.23) | $0.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 ($71) | $54 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in United States
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