Cost of living in Italy compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$24) | C$24 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (C$1.83) | C$3.03 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (C$5.43) | C$4.87 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (C$3.56) | C$4.57 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (C$3.59) | C$4.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (C$2.27) | C$3.35 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (C$1.83) | C$3.57 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.60) | C$2.61 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (C$1.86) | C$2.98 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (C$1,790) | C$3,093 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (C$1,233) | C$2,477 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (C$289) | C$206 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (C$1,197) | C$2,055 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (C$840) | C$1,657 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (C$194) | C$136 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$75 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (C$478) | C$429 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (C$189) | C$181 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$27 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$101) | C$80 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$46) | C$51 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$119) | C$121 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$163) | C$145 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,081 (C$35,665) | C$29,139 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (C$2.58) | C$1.89 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$50) | C$120 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (C$18) | C$35 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$101) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.31) | C$5.96 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.21) | C$5.86 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (C$2.60) | C$3.56 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (C$2.31) | C$2.90 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$24) | C$30 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Italy | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (C$93) | C$148 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$98) | C$113 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (C$2.42) | C$5.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (C$7) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (C$692) | C$886 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.28) | C$0.39 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$68) | C$63 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Canada
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