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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 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 ($4.95) | $4.43 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.40) | $0.88 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 ($3.84) | $3.20 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 ($2.37) | $3.97 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 ($2.17) | $3.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 ($1.48) | $1.60 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 ($1.52) | $3.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 ($2.14) | $1.92 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 ($1.21) | $2.15 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,316 ($1,480) | $2,044 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 ($1,010) | $1,542 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 ($149) | $178 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €807 ($908) | $1,514 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 ($611) | $1,090 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €134 ($150) | $117 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $48 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 ($440) | $323 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($124) | $121 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.37 ($4.92) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($93) | $47 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 ($35) | $44 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($108) | $86 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($131) | $113 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,404 ($25,198) | $22,243 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 ($1.75) | $0.78 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($39) | $85 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 ($97) | $110 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.30 ($5.96) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 ($3.77) | $3.43 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 ($3.61) | $5.08 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 ($2.23) | $3.47 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 ($2.04) | $1.84 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $20 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($80) | $172 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($76) | $78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 ($1.83) | $4.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.25 ($5.90) | $5.92 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €434 ($488) | $419 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.22) | $0.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 ($77) | $50 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 21% cheaper than in United States
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