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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

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Italy.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.48 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Italy.

5.37 EUR
2.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Italy.

2.20 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 15.45 EUR (16.81 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Italy.

19.29 EUR
15.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Italy.

16.54 EUR
6.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 9.61 EUR (10.46 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40% lower in Italy.

16.01 EUR
9.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Italy.

14.71 EUR
6.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Italy.

2.95 EUR
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.25 EUR (3.54 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Italy.

4.36 EUR
3.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Italy.

3.61 EUR
2.20 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 12.93 EUR (14.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Italy.

22.97 EUR
12.93 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Italy.

2.61 EUR
1.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.73 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Italy.

3.92 EUR
1.59 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 15.18 EUR (16.52 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Italy.

15.36 EUR
15.18 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.71 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Italy.

3.58 EUR
1.57 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.25 EUR (2.45 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Italy.

4.90 EUR
2.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.72 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Italy.

3.92 EUR
1.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Italy.

7.56 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.25 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.85 EUR (15.07 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

8.25 EUR
13.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.66 EUR (2.89 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Italy.

5.74 EUR
2.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Italy.

2.30 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Italy.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.61 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Italy.

4.80 EUR
1.48 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.22 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Italy.

2.57 EUR
2.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 32% lower in Italy.

7.35 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Italy.

9.19 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Italy.

11.03 EUR
9.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 70 EUR (76.16 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Italy.

91.92 EUR
70.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (16.32 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Italy.

22.98 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45% lower in Italy.

2.02 EUR
1.11 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.96 times less for fuel in the United States than in Italy.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (1.95 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
1.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (1.99 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.83 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.70 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.16 times more for transportation in the United States than in Italy.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 35 EUR (38.08 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Italy.

118.57 EUR
35.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.63 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Italy.

2.53 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (32.64 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

27.57 EUR
30.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Italy.

1.71 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.35 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Italy.

4.14 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Italy.

16.54 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 51.18 EUR (55.68 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Italy.

90.32 EUR
51.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 17.5 EUR (19.04 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Italy.

34.93 EUR
17.50 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.11 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 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1005 EUR (1093.4 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Italy.

3 493 EUR
1 005 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 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 704.05 EUR (765.98 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Italy.

2 188 EUR
704.05 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 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2122 EUR (2308.52 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Italy.

6 521 EUR
2 122 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 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1307 EUR (1422.12 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Italy.

3 775 EUR
1 307 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.09 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 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 6932 EUR (7541.55 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Italy.

13 124 EUR
6 932 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 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3411 EUR (3711.51 USD) in Italy. The price of this product is 60% lower in Italy.

8 525 EUR
3 411 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Italy - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.48 times higher than in Italy.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1584 EUR (1723.22 USD) in Italy. The average salary is 71.3% lower in Italy.

5 512 EUR
1 584 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

104 EUR
113 EUR

Two stars

119 EUR
121 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
149 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
240 EUR

Five stars

506 EUR
552 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • Italy: 20 cities, 1553 hotels

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