China vs Italy
Italy is about 25% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Italy
Price level (US=100) 49.8 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Italy
Housing & utilities 69 143
Food 130 124
Transport 82 142
Restaurants & hotels 85 146
Health 64 126
Communication 86 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Italy
Quality-of-life score 91/100 96/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.6
Internet users 92% 89%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Italy?
Italy is more expensive: about 25% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $132,500 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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