Cost of living in Turin (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Turin (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 ($4.39) | $5.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.12) | $0.91 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.71 ($2.92) | $2.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.47 ($1.58) | $5.16 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 ($5.80) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 ($1.53) | $3.62 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 ($1.05) | $1.62 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.20) | $3.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $21 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 ($1.74) | $2.18 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 ($1.02) | $2.82 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Turin (Italy) is 55% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €993 ($1,070) | $2,289 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €616 ($664) | $1,641 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 ($177) | $190 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €552 ($595) | $1,568 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 ($447) | $1,004 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 ($110) | $260 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($27) | $67 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 ($442) | $319 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($97) | $98 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 ($6) | $15 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Turin (Italy) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($74) | $53 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($31) | $34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($84) | $91 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($126) | $118 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Turin (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,603 ($23,292) | $23,868 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 ($1.78) | $1.08 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($39) | $76 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($19) | $30 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Turin (Italy) is 42% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 ($110) | $193 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 ($4.53) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.31) | $4.29 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 ($3.31) | $4.29 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 ($2.37) | $4.36 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 ($2.43) | $2.65 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($18) | $25 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Turin (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Turin | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($32) | $56 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($17) | $26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 ($69) | $269 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 ($73) | $92 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 ($1.64) | $6 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 ($4.97) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 ($491) | $565 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 ($45) | $39 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.46 ($5.89) | $11 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 149 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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