Canada vs Italy
Canada is about 23% pricier than Italy overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 66.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Italy
Price level (US=100) 85.4 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Italy
Housing & utilities 201 143
Food 146 124
Transport 128 142
Restaurants & hotels 151 146
Health 150 126
Communication 303 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Italy
Quality-of-life score 94/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 0.6
Internet users 94% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Italy?
Canada is more expensive: about 23% pricier than Italy overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $77,500 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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