Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 10.08% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 11.78% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 17.46% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 1.62% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 20.45% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 28.60% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.14 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 55.00 € | +10.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.50 € | 8.00 € | -5.88 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.50 € | -25.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.82 € | 1.39 € | -50.61 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 2.11 € | -15.00 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.05 € | -36.67 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.76 € | 4.38 € | +16.40 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.43 € | +10.05 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.88 € | +7.48 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.01 € | 2.80 € | -6.86 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.02 € | 5.62 € | -20.04 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.64 € | 3.78 € | -18.48 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.53 € | 6.72 € | -10.69 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.82 € | -30.25 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.75 € | -16.02 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.82 € | -26.40 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 0.91 € | -30.35 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.56 € | -29.98 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.60 € | -35.33 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.17 € | 1.05 € | -10.42 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.42 € | -39.43 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.57 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.01 € | 1.32 € | -34.65 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 € | 1.83 € | -19.23 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 5.50 € | -45.00 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.50 € | -11.76 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 51.00 € | 35.00 € | -31.37 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.70 € | 5.00 € | +85.19 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 € | 1.93 € | -31.03 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.80 € | 27.60 € | +6.98 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.54 € | 5.76 € | +4.00 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,865.00 € | 22,500.00 € | -1.60 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,483.17 € | 23,723.13 € | +1.02 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 151.35 € | 159.39 € | +5.31 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.18 € | 0.12 € | -34.50 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.74 € | 29.03 € | +4.68 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.68 € | 46.14 € | +37.02 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.87 € | 19.25 € | +29.45 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 8.50 € | -15.00 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 626.66 € | 442.65 € | -29.36 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,981.44 € | 10,602.81 € | -3.45 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.52 € | 76.10 € | -3.09 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.87 € | 30.77 € | -11.75 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.68 € | 80.43 € | -2.72 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.79 € | 108.77 € | -2.70 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 671.22 € | 585.91 € | -12.71 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 511.02 € | 445.92 € | -12.74 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,239.49 € | 1,020.72 € | -17.65 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 963.48 € | 741.57 € | -23.03 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 514.50 € | 294.35 € | -42.79 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 342.52 € | 178.75 € | -47.81 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,268.67 € | 1,429.08 € | -37.01 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.50 | 1.88 | +25.33 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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