Cost of living in Italy compared to United States
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 ($5.39) | $4.25 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 ($1.48) | $0.88 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 ($4.36) | $2.94 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 ($2.69) | $4.11 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 ($2.45) | $3.31 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.61) | $1.67 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 ($1.50) | $3.31 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.28) | $1.99 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($1.17) | $2.06 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 ($1,326) | $2,210 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 ($905) | $1,551 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 ($143) | $178 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 ($1,019) | $1,532 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 ($652) | $1,115 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 ($100) | $111 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 ($426) | $271 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($124) | $128 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $22 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($98) | $47 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($44) | $44 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($92) | $87 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($134) | $109 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 ($29,179) | $23,548 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 ($1.71) | $0.64 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($44) | $74 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 ($93) | $112 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 ($3.99) | $3.47 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 ($3.46) | $4.93 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 ($2.36) | $3.64 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($2.20) | $1.82 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($21) | $22 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($39) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($97) | $206 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($79) | $79 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 ($2.01) | $5.05 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 ($5.84) | $5.83 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 ($550) | $419 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.24) | $0.51 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($57) | $50 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 19% cheaper than in United States
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