Cost of Living Comparison Between Italy and Germany 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 12.9% higher than in Italy (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 15.7% higher than in Italy | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 25.8% higher than in Italy | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 5.8% higher than in Italy | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 4.3% higher than in Italy | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 51.8% higher than in Italy | |
Restaurants | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 65.00 € | -7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.67 € | 3.47 € | +108.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 € | 2.87 € | +13.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 € | 2.58 € | +122.3 % |
Markets | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 4.17 € | -23.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.83 € | 1.75 € | -4.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.33 € | +13.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.47 € | 3.33 € | -4.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.39 € | 5.81 € | -9.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.86 € | 5.57 € | +14.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.92 € | 7.74 € | -2.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.26 € | +27.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.72 € | -16.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.90 € | -14.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.90 € | +46.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.62 € | -19.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.63 € | -13.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.63 € | +24.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.44 € | 0.92 € | +109.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € | 0.93 € | -40.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 € | 1.44 € | -32.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 8.20 € | +36.7 % |
Transportation | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 3.10 € | +82.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 36.00 € | 50.00 € | +38.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.65 € | -7.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 4.02 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 33.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.76 € | 6.57 € | -2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,472.96 € | 32,323.92 € | +13.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 193.71 € | 303.26 € | +56.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.61 € | 24.40 € | +110.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.28 € | 44.88 € | +64.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.19 € | 34.95 € | -28.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.84 € | 21.39 € | -2.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 493.28 € | 412.17 € | -16.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,090.63 € | 12,745.82 € | +40.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.23 € | 81.49 € | +2.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.63 € | 38.30 € | +10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.18 € | 88.61 € | +2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.99 € | 115.53 € | +1.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 744.84 € | 880.77 € | +18.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 567.91 € | 666.38 € | +17.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,301.30 € | 1,660.39 € | +27.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 936.10 € | 1,258.91 € | +34.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 344.85 € | 513.53 € | +48.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 217.93 € | 406.85 € | +86.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Italy Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,614.97 € | 2,835.72 € | +75.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.46 | 3.98 | -10.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2134 | 2807 |
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