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Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. Italy

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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France vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.32 times more for grocery shopping in France than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.44 USD in France and 2.38 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Italy.

3.44 USD
2.38 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.46 USD in France and 2.27 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Italy.

2.46 USD
2.27 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.88 USD in France and 20.22 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in France.

19.88 USD
20.22 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.27 USD in France and 4.64 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Italy.

9.27 USD
4.64 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.77 USD in France and 12.02 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Italy.

14.77 USD
12.02 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.07 USD in France and 6.96 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Italy.

15.07 USD
6.96 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.77 USD in France and 1.83 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Italy.

2.77 USD
1.83 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.38 USD for 12 eggs in France and 4.5 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Italy.

5.38 USD
4.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.1 USD in France and 2.62 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Italy.

4.10 USD
2.62 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.49 USD in France and 14.07 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Italy.

17.49 USD
14.07 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.89 USD in France and 1.28 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Italy.

1.89 USD
1.28 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.99 USD in France and 2.16 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in France.

1.99 USD
2.16 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.47 USD in France and 17.47 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 34% lower in Italy.

26.47 USD
17.47 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.58 USD in France and 1.74 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in France.

1.58 USD
1.74 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3 USD in France and 1.89 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 37% lower in Italy.

3.00 USD
1.89 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.48 USD in France and 2.01 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Italy.

3.48 USD
2.01 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 USD in France and 1.79 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Italy.

2.60 USD
1.79 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.06 USD in France and 3.04 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Italy.

3.06 USD
3.04 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.49 USD in France and 15.07 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Italy.

16.49 USD
15.07 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.96 USD in France and 2.68 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Italy.

3.96 USD
2.68 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 USD in France and 0.53 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Italy.

0.82 USD
0.53 USD

Restaurant

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France vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.11 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.74 USD in France and 1.79 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Italy.

4.74 USD
1.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.06 USD in France and 2.46 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Italy.

4.06 USD
2.46 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.12 USD in France and 5.8 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Italy.

8.12 USD
5.80 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.12 USD in France and 5.8 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Italy.

8.12 USD
5.80 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.91 USD in France and 11.59 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Italy.

13.91 USD
11.59 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 75.36 USD in France and 75.36 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 0% lower in Italy.

75.36 USD
75.36 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.39 USD in France and 17.39 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 0% lower in Italy.

17.39 USD
17.39 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.34 USD in France and 1.26 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Italy.

3.34 USD
1.26 USD

Fuel

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France vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times more for fuel in France than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.94 USD in France and 1.98 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 2% lower in France.

1.94 USD
1.98 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.01 USD in France and 2.06 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in France.

2.01 USD
2.06 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.16 USD in France and 0.84 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Italy.

1.16 USD
0.84 USD

Transportation

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France vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2 times more for transportation in France than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 102.49 USD in France and 40.58 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Italy.

102.49 USD
40.58 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in France and 1.74 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 40% lower in Italy.

2.90 USD
1.74 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 55.65 USD in France and 37.1 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Italy.

55.65 USD
37.10 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.32 USD in France and 1.74 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 25% lower in Italy.

2.32 USD
1.74 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 9.27 USD in France and 5.22 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.

9.27 USD
5.22 USD

Sports & entertainment

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France vs. Italy - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.23 USD in France and 11.59 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Italy.

16.23 USD
11.59 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.15 USD in France and 64.19 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in France.

40.15 USD
64.19 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.25 USD in France and 23.79 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in France.

19.25 USD
23.79 USD

Flats for rent

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France vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.39 times more for renting an apartment in France than in Italy.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1718 USD in France and 1336 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Italy.

1 718 USD
1 336 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1210 USD in France and 886.35 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Italy.

1 210 USD
886.35 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3647 USD in France and 2623 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Italy.

3 647 USD
2 623 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2429 USD in France and 1642 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Italy.

2 429 USD
1 642 USD

Flats for sale

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France vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.98 times more for buying an apartment in France than in Italy.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14239 USD in France and 8150 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Italy.

14 239 USD
8 150 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9744 USD in France and 3982 USD in Italy. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Italy.

9 744 USD
3 982 USD

Salary

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France vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in France is 1.7 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3612 USD in France and 2125 USD in Italy. The average salary is 41.2% lower in Italy.

3 612 USD
2 125 USD

Hotels

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France vs. Italy - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

79.1 USD
124 USD

Two stars

85.6 USD
128 USD

Three stars

112 USD
155 USD

Four stars

191 USD
213 USD

Five stars

466 USD
508 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels • Italy: 20 cities, 1364 hotels

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