Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (€3.84) | €4.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.78) | €1.26 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (€2.66) | €3.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.58) | €2.02 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.56) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€3.01) | €1.91 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (€1.59) | €1.33 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (€2.79) | €1.26 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €6 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (€1.73) | €1.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (€1.81) | €1.35 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in United States is 56% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (€2,018) | €1,324 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (€1,445) | €916 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€157) | €126 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (€1,430) | €825 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (€1,026) | €612 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (€95) | €94 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €24 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (€266) | €345 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (€104) | €125 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.33 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €11 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€40) | €31 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€77) | €87 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€99) | €114 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 26% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (€20,605) | €22,780 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.66) | €1.54 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€71) | €36 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€18) | €11 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€97) | €84 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.89) | €5.39 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (€3.21) | €3.24 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (€4.63) | €2.71 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€3.22) | €2.41 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.65) | €1.99 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €17 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €37 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €17 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (€196) | €88 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€67) | €62 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€11) | €9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (€4.30) | €1.45 | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (€5.16) | €5.05 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (€349) | €470 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (€0.20) | €0.15 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€46) | €58 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.45 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Italy
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