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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 2.28 EUR (2.57 USD) in Italy and 5.18 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Italy.

2.28 EUR
5.18 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 EUR (2.08 USD) in Italy and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Italy.

1.84 EUR
2.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.45 EUR (17.43 USD) in Italy and 18.6 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Italy.

15.45 EUR
18.60 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.77 USD) in Italy and 15.95 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Italy.

6.00 EUR
15.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.61 EUR (10.84 USD) in Italy and 15.44 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Italy.

9.61 EUR
15.44 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.77 USD) in Italy and 14.18 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Italy.

6.00 EUR
14.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.48 EUR (1.67 USD) in Italy and 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Italy.

1.48 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.25 EUR (3.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Italy and 4.2 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Italy.

3.25 EUR
4.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.48 USD) in Italy and 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Italy.

2.20 EUR
3.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.47 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy and 22.14 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.

12.47 EUR
22.14 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Italy and 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Italy.

1.13 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.59 EUR (1.79 USD) in Italy and 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Italy.

1.59 EUR
3.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.18 EUR (17.13 USD) in Italy and 14.81 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United States.

15.18 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.6 EUR (1.81 USD) in Italy and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United States.

1.60 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.57 EUR (1.77 USD) in Italy and 3.46 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Italy.

1.57 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.25 EUR (2.54 USD) in Italy and 4.72 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Italy.

2.25 EUR
4.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.58 EUR (1.78 USD) in Italy and 3.78 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Italy.

1.58 EUR
3.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.2 EUR (2.48 USD) in Italy and 7.28 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Italy.

2.20 EUR
7.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.35 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy and 7.96 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

13.35 EUR
7.96 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.66 EUR (3 USD) in Italy and 5.54 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Italy.

2.66 EUR
5.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in Italy and 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Italy.

0.51 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.35 times less for meals in restaurants in Italy than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.48 EUR (1.67 USD) in Italy and 4.63 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Italy.

1.48 EUR
4.63 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.04 EUR (2.3 USD) in Italy and 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Italy.

2.04 EUR
2.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.64 USD) in Italy and 7.09 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Italy.

5.00 EUR
7.09 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.64 USD) in Italy and 8.86 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Italy.

5.00 EUR
8.86 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (10.16 USD) in Italy and 10.63 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Italy.

9.00 EUR
10.63 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (78.99 USD) in Italy and 88.62 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Italy.

70.00 EUR
88.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.93 USD) in Italy and 22.15 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Italy.

15.00 EUR
22.15 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in Italy and 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Italy.

1.11 EUR
1.95 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.98 times more for fuel in Italy than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.58 EUR (1.78 USD) in Italy and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.91 USD) in Italy and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the United States.

1.69 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.69 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.08 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 (39.5 USD) in Italy and 114.31 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Italy.

35.00 EUR
114.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.69 USD) in Italy and 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Italy.

1.50 EUR
2.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (33.85 USD) in Italy and 26.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United States.

30.00 EUR
26.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.17 EUR (1.32 USD) in Italy and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Italy.

1.17 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.51 USD) in Italy and 3.99 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

4.00 EUR
3.99 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 9 EUR (10.16 USD) in Italy and 15.95 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Italy.

9.00 EUR
15.95 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.18 EUR (57.76 USD) in Italy and 87.07 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Italy.

51.18 EUR
87.07 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.5 EUR (19.75 USD) in Italy and 33.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Italy.

17.50 EUR
33.67 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3 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 1005 EUR (1134.11 USD) in Italy and 3368 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Italy.

1 005 EUR
3 368 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 704.05 EUR (794.5 USD) in Italy and 2109 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Italy.

704.05 EUR
2 109 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 2122 EUR (2394.48 USD) in Italy and 6286 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Italy.

2 122 EUR
6 286 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 1307 EUR (1475.07 USD) in Italy and 3640 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Italy.

1 307 EUR
3 640 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.02 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 6932 EUR (7822.36 USD) in Italy and 12652 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Italy.

6 932 EUR
12 652 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 3411 EUR (3849.7 USD) in Italy and 8219 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Italy.

3 411 EUR
8 219 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Italy vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Italy is 3.35 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1584 EUR (1787.39 USD) in Italy and 5314 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.2% lower in Italy.

1 584 EUR
5 314 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

110 EUR
91.9 EUR

Two stars

114 EUR
130 EUR

Three stars

137 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

189 EUR
224 EUR

Five stars

450 EUR
533 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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