Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 9.1% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 8.9% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 7.9% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 3.3% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 13.5% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 25.6% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 16.00 € | +6.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.73 € | 10.00 € | -14.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.30 € | 1.74 € | -47.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.62 € | -8.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.95 € | 1.21 € | -37.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.17 € | 1.44 € | +23.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.62 € | 1.88 € | +16.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.18 € | +12.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.75 € | 3.61 € | -3.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.84 € | 6.75 € | -14.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 4.92 € | -11.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.44 € | 8.04 € | -4.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.02 € | -19.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.87 € | -8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.07 € | -11.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.42 € | 1.31 € | -7.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.80 € | -11.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.75 € | -23.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.36 € | 1.35 € | -0.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.70 € | 0.46 € | -35.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.34 € | 1.57 € | -33.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.17 € | -24.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 6.00 € | -50.0 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 1.70 € | -10.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 38.00 € | -36.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.90 € | 5.00 € | +2.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.06 € | 2.41 € | -21.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.70 € | 28.50 € | -15.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.76 € | 1.77 € | +0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,900.00 € | 32,434.00 € | +5.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,328.18 € | 31,379.91 € | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 190.44 € | 199.72 € | +4.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.29 € | 10.68 € | -44.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30.00 € | 27.25 € | -9.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.03 € | 48.31 € | +46.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.47 € | 22.19 € | +20.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | 9.50 € | -20.8 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 743.19 € | 500.09 € | -32.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,964.18 € | 10,190.90 € | -7.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 89.31 € | 80.09 € | -10.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.03 € | 35.65 € | -10.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.81 € | 88.55 € | -4.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 123.29 € | 117.31 € | -4.9 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 774.83 € | 732.29 € | -5.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 601.11 € | 575.70 € | -4.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,418.11 € | 1,305.93 € | -7.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,083.22 € | 957.98 € | -11.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 466.92 € | 316.41 € | -32.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 309.16 € | 196.67 € | -36.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,452.06 € | 1,662.70 € | -32.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.78 | 3.76 | -0.6 % |
| Last update: | 23 January 2026 | 24 January 2026 | |
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