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Cost of Living
Italy utilizes the decimal based Euro (€) system. Exchange rates can fluctuate on a daily basis. The prices listed below are provided to help you estimate expenses, though may vary slightly according to city. You may wish to also visit the Planning a Budget page for further information.
Everyday Items
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Tipping
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not obligatory
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Tipping-taxi drivers
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5-10% of meter amount
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Tipping-cup of coffee at counter of a bar
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€0.10
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Tipping- Good service in trattoria
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€1.00-1.50
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Tipping-Hair dressers
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€1.50-4.00
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Tipping-upscale restaurant, service not included
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10-15%
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Airmail postcard to US
Airmail 20 g letter
Letter to Europe 20g
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€1.00
€0.60-1.40
€0.75
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Local Call – one unit (duration depends on time of day)
Call to US (3 minutes)
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€0.10
€1.60-2.60
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Newspaper, daily
Newspaper, Friday
Herald Tribune (US)
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€1.00
€1.20
€1.55
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Coin Laundry - Wash
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€4.00 per load
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Coin Laundry - Dry
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€4.00 per load
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Haircut, men
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€16.00-26.00
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Haircut, women
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€25.00-50.00
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Theater ticket
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€20.00-40.00
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Classical Music Concert
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€25.00-40.00
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Rock Concert (big acts)
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€18.00-40.00
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Cinema
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€6.00-8.00
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Cinema on Wednesday
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€5.50
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Monthly Bus Pass
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€30.00
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Single Ticket
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€1.00
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Fine for not having a valid ticket
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€101.00
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Florence-Rome train
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€30.00-45.00 one way
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Florence-Perugia train
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€11.00 one way
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Perugia-Rome train
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€11.00-23.00 one way
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Carta Verde (gives 1/3 off train for travelers under 26 - purchase in Italy)
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€40.00
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Color Film Roll
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€3.50-6.00
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Print photo
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€0.06
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Blank DVD
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€0.50
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Hairdryer
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€15.00-25.00
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Umbrella
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€5.00
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Spiral Notebook
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€1.50-2.50
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Ballpoint pen
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€1.00
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Italian Paperback
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€6.00-50.00
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English Paperback
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€5.00-26.00
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20 Cigarettes, domestic brand
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€4.00
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20 Cigarettes, foreign brand
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€5.00
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Food
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Restaurant, fine
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€50.00+
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Restaurant, modest
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€20.00
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Pub, pizzeria
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€10.00-20.00
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Fast food chain
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€6.00-8.00
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Espresso
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€0.80
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Cappuccino
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€1.00
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Caffe Latte
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€1.30
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Orange juice, fresh squeezed
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€3.00
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Hot tea
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€1.50
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Coca Cola, can
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€1.50-2.30
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Mineral water, glass
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€0.30
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Cornetto (croissant/danish)
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€0.80
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Sandwich
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€1.80-3.50
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Groceries
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Hamburger
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€8.00/kilo
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Fresh Fish
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€13.00-15.00/kilo
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Pork Chops
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€8.00/kilo
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Chicken
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€6.00-9.00/kilo
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Beef Filet
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€15.00-20.00/kilo
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Apples
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€1.40/kilo
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Bananas
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€1.50-1.80/kilo
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Grapes, in season only
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€1.80-2.60/kilo
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Oranges, in season
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€1.50-2.00/kilo
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Potatoes
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€1.00/kilo
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Lettuce
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€2.00-4.00/kilo
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Carrots
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€1.00/kilo
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Onions
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€1.00/kilo
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Tomatoes
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€1.50-2.80/kilo
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Miscellaneous Food/Drink
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Ice Cream Cone
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€1.50
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Spaghetti, 1/2 kilo
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€0.80
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Olive oil, liter
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€6.00
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Bread, loaf
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€1.00-2.50
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Roll
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€0.30
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Six eggs
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€1.30
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Butter, 1/2 kilo
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€4.00
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Tomatoes, can
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€0.80-1.00
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Jam (jar)
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€1.70
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Corn Flakes
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€2.70
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Tuna Fish, can
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€1.50
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Candy Bar
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€0.80-1.50
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Coffee, 250 gr.
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€2.80-3.00
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Moderate Quality Wine
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€4.00
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Orange Juice, liter
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€1.50-2.00
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Mineral Water, 1.5 liter
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€0.60
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Milk, liter
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€1.50
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Coca Cola, can at supermarket
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€0.50-1.50
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Tea Bags, 250 gr.
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€2.50
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Detergent
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€4.70
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Toothpaste
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€2.00
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Tampons,10
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€2.80
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Facial Tissues
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€1.00
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Bar soap, 1 bar
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€1.00-1.50
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Shampoo
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€2.00-2.50
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Shaving Cream
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€2.00-3.60
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Deodorant
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€3.00-4.00
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