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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New York, NYTable of contents
Grocery
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 (2.58 USD) in Italy and 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Italy.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.84 EUR (2.08 USD) in Italy and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Italy.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.45 EUR (17.46 USD) in Italy and 18.57 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Italy.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.78 USD) in Italy and 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Italy.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.61 EUR (10.86 USD) in Italy and 15.41 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Italy.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (6.78 USD) in Italy and 14.16 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Italy.
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.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.25 EUR (3.67 USD) for 12 eggs in Italy and 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Italy.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.49 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.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.45 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy and 22.11 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.13 EUR (1.28 USD) in Italy and 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Italy.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.59 EUR (1.8 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.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.18 EUR (17.16 USD) in Italy and 14.78 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.
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.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.57 EUR (1.77 USD) in Italy and 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Italy.
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.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.58 EUR (1.79 USD) in Italy and 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Italy.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.2 EUR (2.49 USD) in Italy and 7.27 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Italy.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.33 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy and 7.95 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.66 EUR (3.01 USD) in Italy and 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Italy.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in Italy and 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Italy.
Restaurant
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 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Italy.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.04 EUR (2.31 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.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.65 USD) in Italy and 7.08 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Italy.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.65 USD) in Italy and 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Italy.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9 EUR (10.17 USD) in Italy and 10.62 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Italy.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (79.12 USD) in Italy and 88.48 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Italy.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.95 USD) in Italy and 22.12 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Italy.
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.
Fuel
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.
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.
LPG 1L
Transportation
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 (39.56 USD) in Italy and 114.13 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Italy.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.7 USD) in Italy and 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Italy.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 EUR (33.91 USD) in Italy and 26.54 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.
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.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.52 USD) in Italy and 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.
Sports & entertainment
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 (10.17 USD) in Italy and 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Italy.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.18 EUR (57.85 USD) in Italy and 86.94 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Italy.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.5 EUR (19.78 USD) in Italy and 33.62 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Italy.
Flats for rent
Italy vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.99 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 (1135.91 USD) in Italy and 3362 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Italy.
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 (795.76 USD) in Italy and 2106 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Italy.
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 (2398.28 USD) in Italy and 6277 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Italy.
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 (1477.41 USD) in Italy and 3634 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Italy.
Flats for sale
Italy vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.01 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 (7834.78 USD) in Italy and 12632 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Italy.
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 (3855.81 USD) in Italy and 8206 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Italy.
Salary
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 (1790.22 USD) in Italy and 5306 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.1% lower in Italy.
Hotels
Italy vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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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