Cost of living in Italy compared to United States
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 ($4.73) | $4.31 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.34) | $0.88 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 ($3.68) | $3.01 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 ($2.13) | $4.07 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 ($1.96) | $3.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.45) | $1.74 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.43) | $3.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 ($2.07) | $1.91 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 ($1.46) | $2.07 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 ($1,428) | $2,233 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €931 ($1,011) | $1,604 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($127) | $178 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €812 ($881) | $1,609 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 ($669) | $1,140 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($94) | $117 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 ($366) | $301 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($119) | $120 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 ($5.33) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($93) | $49 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($33) | $44 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($96) | $87 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($126) | $114 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 ($24,806) | $22,996 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 ($1.69) | $0.77 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($39) | $80 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($10) | $20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 ($88) | $110 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 ($3.50) | $3.50 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 ($2.90) | $5.05 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 ($2.47) | $3.54 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 ($1.99) | $1.85 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $22 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 ($103) | $221 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($68) | $75 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($9) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 ($1.61) | $4.80 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.42) | $5.81 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 ($483) | $405 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($65) | $53 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 ($5.85) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 24% cheaper than in United States
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