Cost of living in United States compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.53) | €4.46 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.22 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.44) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (€3.41) | €2.23 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.29) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (€2.73) | €2.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.39) | €1.33 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (€2.73) | €1.24 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.89 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.70) | €0.97 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in United States is 59% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (€1,833) | €1,054 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (€1,289) | €750 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€147) | €119 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (€1,274) | €844 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (€928) | €540 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€93) | €83 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €24 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€225) | €353 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (€106) | €103 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.73 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €11 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€72) | €76 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€90) | €111 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,595 (€19,565) | €24,170 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€62) | €36 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 19% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.91) | €5.59 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€93) | €77 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.46) | €5.60 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€2.86) | €3.30 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (€4.13) | €2.86 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (€3.03) | €1.95 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.50) | €1.82 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €33 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €18 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (€171) | €80 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€66) | €65 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (€4.18) | €1.66 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (€4.86) | €4.83 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (€349) | €456 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (€0.42) | €0.20 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €48 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.56 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 24% more expensive than in Italy
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