Cost of living in Italy compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (AU$2.50) | AU$1.92 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (AU$6) | AU$5.91 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.74 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (AU$2.77) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (AU$4.49) | AU$3.87 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (AU$2.63) | AU$2.22 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,340 (AU$2,310) | AU$3,979 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €864 (AU$1,489) | AU$2,764 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (AU$260) | AU$243 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (AU$1,707) | AU$2,790 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (AU$1,274) | AU$2,047 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (AU$218) | AU$195 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$44) | AU$65 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (AU$508) | AU$640 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (AU$238) | AU$260 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$18) | AU$40 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (AU$137) | AU$123 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$70) | AU$98 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (AU$169) | AU$162 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (AU$166) | AU$175 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,835 (AU$42,802) | AU$40,654 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (AU$3.04) | AU$1.96 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$66) | AU$152 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$16) | AU$8 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (AU$21) | AU$23 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (AU$185) | AU$86 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (AU$6) | AU$4.98 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (AU$5.80) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (AU$3.54) | AU$4.26 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (AU$2.90) | AU$4.37 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (AU$34) | AU$39 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Italy | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (AU$32) | AU$46 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (AU$157) | AU$257 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (AU$126) | AU$140 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 (AU$3.75) | AU$5.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.26 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (AU$2,409) | AU$885 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (AU$87) | AU$86 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,666 prices entered by 464 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Australia
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