What does it really cost?Find the real price of anything.
Find out how much a product costs, how much the service you need costs, or how much something costs to do in Italy. We compare official prices, extra charges and real costs, using verifiable sources and up-to-date data.
The gap
Official price, real cost
Two figures for every entry: the one that is declared and the one people actually pay. Below, the gap at a glance.
All entriesHow much does it cost to open a VAT number in Italy?
Work and business · Italy · 3 sources
Official
€0
Real
€1,200
+€1,200 (+0%)How much does it cost to apostille a document in Italy?
Documents · Italy · 3 sources
Official
€0
Real
€16
+€16 (+0%)How much does it cost to get an Italian driving licence?
Documents · Italy · 2 sources
Official
€58
Real
€880
+€822 (+1407%) (+1407%)How much does activating SPID in Italy cost?
Documents · Italy · 3 sources
Official
€0
Real
€12
+€12 (+0%)How much does a sworn translation cost in Italy?
Professional services · Italy · 2 sources
Official
€16
Real
€96
+€80 (+500%) (+500%)
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