France vs Italy: Which Is Cheaper?

France — Paris
France
Italy — Rome
Italy
Quick answer: Italy is cheaper than France for everyday living — about $2,049 versus $2,135 a month, roughly 4% less. On other factors, Italy is safer and France has faster internet.

Italy is the cheaper country overall — about 4% less than France, or roughly $2,049 versus $2,135 a month for a single person (population-weighted across 9 and 6 cities). A city-centre one-bedroom averages $1,346 in France against $1,403 in Italy. Italy rates higher on safety (70 vs 60/100). Internet is faster in France (346 vs 101 Mbps). Healthcare scores 77 vs 66/100, favouring France.

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