Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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
United States vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Italy.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 9.03 PLN (2.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Italy.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.63 PLN (2.19 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Italy.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 76.78 PLN (19.46 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Italy.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 17.61 PLN (4.46 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Italy.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 45.65 PLN (11.57 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Italy.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 26.41 PLN (6.69 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Italy.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 6.96 PLN (1.76 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Italy.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.08 PLN (4.33 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Italy.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Italy.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 55.52 PLN (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.84 PLN (1.23 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Italy.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 8.19 PLN (2.08 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Italy.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 66.35 PLN (16.81 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 2% lower in Italy.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.6 PLN (1.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 5% lower in the United States.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.18 PLN (1.82 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Italy.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 7.62 PLN (1.93 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Italy.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 6.78 PLN (1.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Italy.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.53 PLN (2.92 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Italy.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 59.46 PLN (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.17 PLN (2.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Italy.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.03 PLN (0.51 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Italy.
Restaurant
United States vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Italy.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 6.78 PLN (1.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Italy.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 9.33 PLN (2.37 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Italy.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 22.01 PLN (5.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Italy.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 22.01 PLN (5.58 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Italy.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 44.02 PLN (11.16 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 7% 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 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 286.16 PLN (72.52 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Italy.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 66.04 PLN (16.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Italy.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.8 PLN (1.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Italy.
Fuel
United States vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.11 times less for fuel in the United States than in Italy.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.82 PLN (1.98 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 8.12 PLN (2.06 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United States vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.21 times more for transportation in the United States than in Italy.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 154.09 PLN (39.05 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Italy.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 6.6 PLN (1.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Italy.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 140.88 PLN (35.7 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 15% lower in Italy.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.6 PLN (1.67 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Italy.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 19.81 PLN (5.02 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United States.
Sports & entertainment
United States vs. Italy - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 44.02 PLN (11.16 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Italy.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 243.76 PLN (61.78 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Italy.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 90.34 PLN (22.9 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Italy.
Flats for rent
United States vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.21 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 5073 PLN (1285.66 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 68.3% 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 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3366 PLN (853.02 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 66.5% 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 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 9962 PLN (2524.81 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 69.3% 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 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 6237 PLN (1580.66 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Italy.
Flats for sale
United States vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.53 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 30947 PLN (7843.29 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.8% 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 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 15121 PLN (3832.21 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Italy.
Salary
United States vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.52 times higher than in Italy.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 8068 PLN (2044.72 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 60.3% lower in Italy.
Hotels
United States vs. Italy - 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Italy: 20 cities, 1364 hotels