Italy vs Spain
Italy is about 6% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Italy Spain
Price level (US=100) 66.1 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Spain
Housing & utilities 143 148
Food 124 114
Transport 142 131
Restaurants & hotels 146 111
Health 126 123
Communication 107 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Spain
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 0.7
Internet users 89% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Spain?
Italy is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $93,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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