Cost of living in Italy compared to United States
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 ($5.89) | $5.07 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 ($1.40) | $0.99 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 ($3.72) | $3.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 ($2.62) | $4.43 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 ($2.35) | $3.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 ($1.80) | $1.92 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.39) | $3.30 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 ($1.88) | $2.26 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 ($1.42) | $2.47 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,109 ($1,172) | $2,508 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 ($807) | $1,960 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 ($211) | $206 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €695 ($735) | $1,774 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 ($595) | $1,342 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 ($140) | $139 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($27) | $56 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 ($405) | $300 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($141) | $135 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.29 ($4.54) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $27 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($77) | $51 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $46 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($88) | $92 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 ($128) | $120 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 ($26,871) | $25,474 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 ($1.81) | $1.06 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($39) | $77 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($10) | $7 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 ($88) | $125 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 ($5.09) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 ($3.25) | $4.17 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($3.00) | $5.50 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 ($2.41) | $4.18 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 ($1.88) | $2.05 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $27 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($59) | $196 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($76) | $83 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 ($1.77) | $5.19 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 ($5.36) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 ($544) | $499 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 ($0.18) | $0.17 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($55) | $53 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 32% cheaper than in United States
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