Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 26% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€17) | €17 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (€4.89) | €4.65 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (€0.95) | €1.30 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (€3.25) | €3.53 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (€4.25) | €2.44 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (€3.87) | €2.18 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (€1.94) | €1.59 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (€3.17) | €1.34 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (€2.19) | €1.88 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (€2.40) | €1.40 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in United States is 77% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,574 (€2,464) | €1,451 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,972 (€1,887) | €947 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (€191) | €200 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (€1,700) | €870 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,351 (€1,293) | €615 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (€128) | €147 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€54) | €26 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (€276) | €359 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€125) | €144 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €4.55 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€26) | €10 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€50) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€43) | €34 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€89) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€114) | €117 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 39% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,206 (€24,126) | €25,487 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.09) | €1.81 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€76) | €36 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 53% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€18) | €8 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (€125) | €75 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €5.37 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (€4.08) | €3.12 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (€5.32) | €2.85 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (€3.99) | €2.17 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (€1.98) | €1.66 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€24) | €17 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United States | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€48) | €41 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€26) | €17 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (€187) | €56 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€82) | €65 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€13) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (€4.98) | €1.66 | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.93) | €5.07 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (€475) | €581 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€49) | €49 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €5.83 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 44% more expensive than in Italy
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