Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$25 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$16) | C$15 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (C$2.17) | C$3.21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.81 (C$5.70) | C$5.75 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (C$4.69) | C$5.61 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (C$3.40) | C$5.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (C$2.65) | C$3.98 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (C$3.94) | C$3.36 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (C$2.41) | C$2.64 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,551 (C$2,318) | C$2,843 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,048 (C$1,566) | C$2,380 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (C$289) | C$245 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,104 (C$1,650) | C$2,063 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (C$1,134) | C$1,623 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (C$218) | C$119 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$50) | C$71 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €304 (C$455) | C$372 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$173) | C$180 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$15 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$32 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$123) | C$87 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$57) | C$63 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$144) | C$139 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$179) | C$163 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,500 (C$42,588) | C$32,341 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.72) | C$1.64 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$57) | C$112 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$18) | C$29 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €101 (C$152) | C$116 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (C$5.71) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.80 (C$4.19) | C$4.06 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (C$3.30) | C$3.88 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$30) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$59) | C$74 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$34 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (C$136) | C$164 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$120) | C$136 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.96 (C$2.93) | C$5.75 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.29 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (C$2,089) | C$730 | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (C$0.69) | C$0.61 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$80) | C$59 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (C$9) | C$18 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Canada
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