Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (C$1.87) | C$2.23 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (C$5.52) | C$3.90 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (C$3.41) | C$4.80 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (C$3.10) | C$3.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.03) | C$2.51 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (C$1.90) | C$3.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (C$2.88) | C$2.29 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.48) | C$2.04 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,054 (C$1,610) | C$2,077 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (C$1,145) | C$1,569 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (C$181) | C$171 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (C$1,289) | C$1,601 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (C$825) | C$1,097 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (C$127) | C$111 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$54 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (C$539) | C$365 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$157) | C$165 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$124) | C$75 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$55) | C$48 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (C$117) | C$110 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (C$170) | C$137 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (C$36,908) | C$25,020 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (C$2.16) | C$1.10 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$55) | C$109 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$17 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (C$118) | C$85 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (C$5.04) | C$5.07 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.37) | C$5.41 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.98) | C$3.19 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (C$2.79) | C$2.70 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$25 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$50) | C$55 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$28 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (C$122) | C$147 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (C$2.54) | C$4.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (C$696) | C$572 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$0.52 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$73) | C$57 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (C$8) | C$15 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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