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Cost of Living & Prices:
Italy vs. United States

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

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.55 times less for grocery shopping in Italy than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in Italy and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Italy.

2.05 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Italy and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Italy.

1.96 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.44 EUR (20.41 USD) in Italy and 17.04 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

17.44 EUR
17.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Italy and 15.38 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Italy.

4.00 EUR
15.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.37 EUR (12.13 USD) in Italy and 13.74 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Italy.

10.37 EUR
13.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.02 USD) in Italy and 16.24 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Italy.

6.00 EUR
16.24 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in Italy and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Italy.

1.58 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.88 EUR (4.54 USD) for 12 eggs in Italy and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Italy.

3.88 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Italy and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Italy.

2.26 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.02 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy and 21.36 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.

12.02 EUR
21.36 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Italy and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Italy.

1.10 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Italy and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Italy.

1.86 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.07 EUR (17.63 USD) in Italy and 14.66 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United States.

15.07 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Italy and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

1.50 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Italy and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Italy.

1.63 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Italy and 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Italy.

1.73 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Italy and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Italy.

1.54 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Italy and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Italy.

2.62 EUR
7.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.88 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy and 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

12.88 EUR
7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Italy and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Italy.

2.31 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Italy and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Italy.

0.46 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.71 times less for meals in restaurants in Italy than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Italy and 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Italy.

1.54 EUR
5.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in Italy and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Italy.

2.12 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Italy and 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Italy.

5.00 EUR
6.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Italy and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Italy.

5.00 EUR
10.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.7 USD) in Italy and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Italy.

10.00 EUR
10.25 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65 EUR (76.06 USD) in Italy and 119.64 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Italy.

65.00 EUR
119.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.55 USD) in Italy and 22.22 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Italy.

15.00 EUR
22.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Italy and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Italy.

1.09 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.12 times more for fuel in Italy than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Italy and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.

1.69 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Italy and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

1.76 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.72 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.11 times less for transportation in Italy than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35 EUR (40.96 USD) in Italy and 112.8 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Italy.

35.00 EUR
112.80 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Italy and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Italy.

1.50 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32 EUR (37.45 USD) in Italy and 35.89 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Italy.

32.00 EUR
35.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Italy and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Italy.

1.50 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in Italy and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

4.50 EUR
4.26 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10 EUR (11.7 USD) in Italy and 17.09 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Italy.

10.00 EUR
17.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.37 EUR (64.79 USD) in Italy and 134.82 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Italy.

55.37 EUR
134.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.52 EUR (24.01 USD) in Italy and 55.55 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Italy.

20.52 EUR
55.55 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.06 times less for renting an apartment in Italy than in the United States.

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 1152 EUR (1348.39 USD) in Italy and 3468 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Italy.

1 152 EUR
3 468 EUR

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 764.52 EUR (894.64 USD) in Italy and 2173 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Italy.

764.52 EUR
2 173 EUR

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 2263 EUR (2648 USD) in Italy and 7026 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Italy.

2 263 EUR
7 026 EUR

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 1417 EUR (1657.79 USD) in Italy and 4466 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Italy.

1 417 EUR
4 466 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.41 times less for buying an apartment in Italy than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7030 EUR (8225.98 USD) in Italy and 14831 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Italy.

7 030 EUR
14 831 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3435 EUR (4019.19 USD) in Italy and 10405 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Italy.

3 435 EUR
10 405 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Italy is 2.4 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1833 EUR (2144.48 USD) in Italy and 4397 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 58.3% lower in Italy.

1 833 EUR
4 397 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

106 EUR
88.7 EUR

Two stars

110 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

132 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

182 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

434 EUR
514 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Italy: 20 cities, 1364 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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