Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 20.5% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 10.3% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 13.1% lower than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 21.6% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 26.9% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 18.4% lower than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.75 € | 10.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 1.59 € | -13.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.43 € | +22.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.13 € | -24.3 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.92 € | 5.52 € | +40.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.81 € | +57.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.17 € | +97.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 3.39 € | +38.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.33 € | 6.00 € | +12.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 € | 4.86 € | +54.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.92 € | 7.79 € | +31.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.92 € | +2.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.85 € | +10.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.02 € | +33.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.26 € | +24.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.72 € | +9.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.67 € | -5.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.30 € | +24.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 0.44 € | -33.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 1.50 € | +45.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.04 € | +21.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 6.00 € | +15.4 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.70 € | +13.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 € | 35.00 € | +12.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.41 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 29.91 € | +36.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 € | 6.82 € | +12.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -25.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,810.83 € | 27,019.14 € | +4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.52 € | 200.27 € | +53.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.08 € | 12.67 € | -29.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.79 € | 27.56 € | -13.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.18 € | 48.28 € | +23.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.73 € | 20.08 € | +57.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 414.61 € | 522.64 € | +26.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,998.47 € | 9,258.01 € | +15.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.50 € | 77.85 € | +7.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.38 € | 33.07 € | +12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.11 € | 84.16 € | +13.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.81 € | 111.60 € | +30.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 935.71 € | 759.99 € | -18.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.01 € | 568.77 € | -18.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,508.45 € | 1,358.06 € | -10.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,049.78 € | 955.48 € | -9.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.32 € | 372.26 € | +21.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.03 € | 229.01 € | +21.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,757.25 € | 1,581.94 € | -10.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.47 | 4.80 | +38.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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