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 | €18 ($19) | $19 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($10) | $10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 ($5.70) | $5.78 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 ($1.43) | $1.08 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 ($4.02) | $4.96 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 ($3.13) | $4.69 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 ($2.38) | $4.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 ($1.72) | $2.52 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 ($1.44) | $3.05 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($9) | $16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 ($2.08) | $2.76 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 ($1.45) | $3.00 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 ($1,331) | $2,844 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 ($985) | $2,149 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 ($179) | $222 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 ($911) | $1,889 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €709 ($761) | $1,445 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 ($106) | $150 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($24) | $64 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 ($295) | $299 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 ($126) | $137 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $31 | - 63% | |
| 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) | €79 ($85) | $54 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($40) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($103) | $93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($105) | $119 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,654 ($27,515) | $27,977 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 ($1.97) | $1.05 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($39) | $79 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($13) | $21 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 ($99) | $139 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 ($4.44) | $4.83 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 ($3.41) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 ($2.17) | $4.78 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 ($2.55) | $2.24 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $27 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Italy | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $55 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $28 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 ($80) | $200 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 ($88) | $89 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 ($2.06) | $5.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 ($5.28) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €763 ($818) | $563 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 ($0.31) | $0.20 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($64) | $55 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 ($5.87) | $10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 30% cheaper than in United States
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