Cost of living
Biella compared to Palermo (Italy)
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Overview comparison
BiellaPalermo (Italy)
Consumer prices in Biella are roughly 8% higher than in Palermo (Italy).
Cost of living
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,680 | 1,628 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,150 | 3,906 |
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| Without rent one person | 662 | 873 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,139 | 2,352 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 847.7 | 813.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,219.29 | 1,300.17 |
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| Food person | 570 | 525 |
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| Food family | 1,177 | 1,518 |
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| Transport person | 97.49 | 87.12 |
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| Transport family | 236.92 | 261.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.45 years | 87.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.67 | 18.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.1 | 68.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.95 | 12.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.79 | 5.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.65 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 690.2 | 724.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.75 | 495.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,364.29 | 1,227.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 936.98 | 930.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.61 | 133.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 227.21 | 190.9 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.81 | 32.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.92 | 5.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,924 | 3,802 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,008 | 2,082 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 | 1.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.18% | 35.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.33 | 21.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 1.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.06 | 2.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.73 | 4.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 12.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.12 | 13.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.04 | 20.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.27 | 2.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Biella | Palermo (Italy) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.64 | 44.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.95 | 8.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 105.05 | 107.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.23 | 19.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.01 | 91.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.6 | 81.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 518.24 | 579.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,932 | 8,270 |
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