Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 11.7% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 11.3% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 9.6% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 4.1% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 15.5% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 22.8% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 1.67 € | -47.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 2.55 € | -9.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 € | 1.17 € | -39.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 5.46 € | +25.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.84 € | +13.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.17 € | +12.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 3.48 € | -7.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.96 € | 6.44 € | -19.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 4.84 € | -12.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 7.91 € | -6.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.98 € | -21.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.85 € | -8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.04 € | -16.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.28 € | -10.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.77 € | -17.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.73 € | -25.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.31 € | -5.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.44 € | -35.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.56 € | -29.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 € | 2.13 € | -22.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 6.00 € | -50.0 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 1.70 € | -10.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 36.00 € | -41.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 € | 5.00 € | +4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.41 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.70 € | 30.00 € | -8.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 € | 6.76 € | -0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 28,000.00 € | -13.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,786.46 € | 28,615.26 € | -10.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 185.31 € | 193.21 € | +4.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.57 € | 11.60 € | -48.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.07 € | 27.29 € | -9.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.70 € | 49.15 € | +50.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.24 € | 21.83 € | +34.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 703.11 € | 498.99 € | -29.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,186.40 € | 9,187.71 € | -9.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.51 € | 78.96 € | -12.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.49 € | 34.86 € | -9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.17 € | 85.96 € | -5.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.93 € | 112.77 € | -7.5 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 771.77 € | 743.79 € | -3.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.75 € | 571.71 € | -6.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,436.21 € | 1,311.69 € | -8.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,137.40 € | 946.07 € | -16.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 529.58 € | 343.50 € | -35.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.36 € | 217.55 € | -39.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,359.00 € | 1,616.60 € | -31.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.43 | +21.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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