Italy is 9.4% cheaper — but purchasing power is 38.7% weaker. Lower prices help, but you'll likely take home less overall.
Compared to Germany. Green = cheaper or better in Italy. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
Every Category, Side by Side
Averaged across 52 cities. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
| Category | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇮🇹 Italy | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 68.8 | 62.3 | -9.4% |
| Rent | 22.9 | 21.4 | -6.6% |
| Groceries | 65.2 | 63.6 | -2.5% |
| Restaurants | 67.5 | 66.6 | -1.3% |
| Purchasing Power | 147.5 | 90.4 | -38.7% |
What You Actually Keep After Taxes
Same gross salary, different tax systems. Annual take-home pay in Berlin vs Rome.
| Gross | 🇩🇪 Net in Germany | 🇮🇹 Net in Italy | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €26,823 | €27,239 | +€416 |
| €60,000 | €37,446 | €37,038 | -€408 |
| €80,000 | €48,316 | €46,931 | -€1,385 |
| €100,000 | €59,121 | €56,824 | -€2,297 |
Single person, no children. Tax rates for Berlin and Rome (2026). Try the full calculator
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Calculate Your Take-Home PayTop Cities in Each Country
National averages hide a lot. These are the cities most people actually move to.
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 69.5 | 33.4 | 128.2 |
| Munich | 75.9 | 39.3 | 158 |
| Frankfurt | 73.5 | 30.8 | 165.4 |
| Hamburg | 70.2 | 29.5 | 145.9 |
| Wiesbaden | 72.7 | 22.5 | 135.7 |
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 60.1 | 30.5 | 87.4 |
| Milan | 74.5 | 38.4 | 75.7 |
| Florence | 68.1 | 28.5 | 81.7 |
| Turin | 60 | 18.4 | 99.4 |
| Pisa | 69.6 | 21.9 | 72.9 |
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