Cost of Living in Italy - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Italy
Address: IT

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $958 (excluding rent), and $1,823 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,451 (excluding rent), and $3,772 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.12 €14.70

$11.41 €9.80

$28.53 €24.50

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$82.4 €70.8

$58.9 €50.6

$118 €101

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.37 €9.76

$10.24 €8.79

$13.65 €11.72

Cappuccino

$1.99 €1.71

$1.43 €1.23

$2.97 €2.55

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.99 €2.57

$2.16 €1.85

$4.12 €3.54

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 €1.14

$1.09 €0.93

$2.28 €1.96

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.75 €4.94

$3.44 €2.96

$7.46 €6.41

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.20 €4.46

$3.46 €2.97

$8.07 €6.93

Milk (1 liter)

$1.68 €1.44

$1.17 €1.01

$2.33 €2.00

White Bread (500g)

$2.30 €1.97

$1.19 €1.02

$3.94 €3.38

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.92 €2.51

$1.70 €1.46

$4.54 €3.90

Eggs

$3.91 €3.36

$2.24 €1.93

$5.94 €5.10

Local Cheese (1kg)

$16.27 €13.98

$9.11 €7.83

$28.46 €24.45

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.30 €10.56

$6.86 €5.89

$17.16 €14.74

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$20.26 €17.40

$11.52 €9.89

$28.80 €24.74

Apples (1kg)

$2.46 €2.12

$1.13 €0.97

$3.38 €2.90

Banana (1kg)

$2.23 €1.92

$1.36 €1.17

$3.55 €3.05

Oranges (1kg)

$2.74 €2.35

$1.19 €1.02

$4.75 €4.08

Tomato (1kg)

$3.33 €2.86

$1.17 €1.00

$5.83 €5.01

Potato (1kg)

$1.95 €1.68

$1.03 €0.88

$2.97 €2.55

Onion (1kg)

$1.89 €1.63

$1.19 €1.02

$3.08 €2.65

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.53 €1.31

$0.94 €0.81

$2.34 €2.01

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.54 €0.46

$0.30 €0.26

$1.20 €1.03

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.03 €6.04

$6.45 €5.54

$7.61 €6.54

Wine (Bottle)

$6.81 €5.85

$3.97 €3.41

$11.35 €9.75

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.74 €1.49

$1.13 €0.97

$2.80 €2.41

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.44 €2.10

$1.14 €0.98

$4.56 €3.91

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.95 €1.68

$1.60 €1.38

$2.63 €2.26

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.74 €35.86

$34.34 €29.50

$63.0 €54.1

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.63 €4.84

$4.50 €3.87

$11.25 €9.67

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.59 €1.36

$1.16 €1.00

$3.17 €2.73

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$35.32 €30.34

$25.90 €22.25

$58.9 €50.6

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.08 €1.79

$1.98 €1.70

$2.21 €1.90

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$32.6K €28.0K

$28.5K €24.5K

$34.9K €30.0K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$33.2K €28.5K

$28.8K €24.7K

$38.3K €32.9K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$225 €193

$141 €121

$360 €309

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$13.40 €11.51

$8.08 €6.94

$17.33 €14.89

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$31.48 €27.04

$27.62 €23.72

$40.43 €34.73

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$57.4 €49.28

$33.89 €29.11

$87.7 €75.3

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$25.47 €21.88

$16.17 €13.89

$36.96 €31.75

Cinema Ticket

$10.36 €8.90

$9.21 €7.91

$13.82 €11.87

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$576 €495

$348 €299

$929 €798

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$10.7K €9,217

$5,894 €5,063

$21.2K €18.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$91.0 €78.1

$46.17 €39.66

$139 €119

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$39.85 €34.23

$22.85 €19.63

$68.5 €58.9

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$99.9 €85.8

$57.9 €49.72

$139 €119

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$130 €111

$74.3 €63.8

$229 €196

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$855 €734

$560 €481

$1,594 €1,369

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$664 €570

$465 €399

$1,138 €977

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,508 €1,295

$931 €799

$3,192 €2,742

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,105 €949

$702 €603

$2,079 €1,786

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,810 €3,273

$2,296 €1,972

$10.7K €9,224

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,467 €2,119

$1,267 €1,089

$5,200 €4,467

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,932 €1,659

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.41

2.85

4.9

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 2, 2026

By City in Italy

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abano Terme	19950	86	$955	$1,704	$2,040	$3,538	89.9	189.66
2	Acqualagna PU	-	96	$1,072	$1,925	$3,037	$4,038	-	-
3	Agrate Brianza	12708	89	$1,078	$1,748	$2,826	$3,638	88.42	154.26
4	Agrigento	55286	80	$779	$1,556	$2,311	$3,246	95.49	140.78
5	Alassio	10934	90	$976	$1,782	$2,915	$3,807	40.3	79.43
6	Alba	29910	75	$771	$1,476	$2,396	$3,277	58.54	91.02
7	Albenga	24213	80	$1,042	$1,586	$2,450	$3,369	325.59	92.27
8	Albignasego	25577	91	$1,060	$1,810	$2,316	$3,642	186.47	281.11
9	Alessandria	90987	86	$1,084	$1,737	$2,615	$3,303	20.43	90.34
10	Alghero	42085	85	$893	$1,682	$2,315	$3,669	328.34	108.12
11	Altamura	70396	83	$952	$1,676	$2,043	$3,360	19.92	95.88
12	Amalfi	5000	86	$819	$1,744	$2,482	$3,495	7.18	83.08
13	Anacapri	7000	86	$942	$1,748	$2,349	$3,477	263.8	93.58
14	Ancona	100861	85	$953	$1,692	$2,470	$3,429	17.94	166.65
15	Anzio	54211	77	$805	$1,510	$1,871	$3,370	26.6	235.07
16	Aosta	33149	99	$895	$1,971	$2,696	$3,770	196.5	117.63
17	Arezzo	99543	82	$807	$1,602	$1,976	$3,402	53.75	86.36
18	Arona	14310	86	$967	$1,730	$2,739	$3,594	29.92	117.21
19	Ascoli Piceno	45457	77	$1,032	$1,533	$2,522	$3,097	194.89	80.64
20	Asti	71276	85	$1,009	$1,717	$2,518	$2,976	31.08	93.81
21	Avellino	54847	69	$854	$1,399	$2,043	$2,638	40.82	184.26
22	Aversa	53047	87	$1,000	$1,752	$2,528	$3,543	193.55	227.43
23	Avezzano	42515	68	$856	$1,364	$1,962	$2,754	195.42	198.33
24	Badia Tedalda	1000	86	$1,012	$1,691	$2,349	$3,514	21.05	61.57
25	Bari	326344	89	$930	$1,775	$2,382	$3,635	195.95	309.35
26	Barletta	94814	69	$897	$1,400	$2,132	$3,128	13.01	219.48
27	Bassano del Grappa	43372	93	$990	$1,842	$2,360	$3,563	41.36	145.37
28	Belluno	35870	88	$862	$1,755	$2,547	$3,270	259.55	96.94
29	Benevento	60091	76	$710	$1,508	$2,374	$3,087	23.73	115.55
30	Bergamo	120569	94	$977	$1,867	$2,578	$3,728	56.66	257.21
31	Bertinoro	11059	86	$987	$1,718	$2,363	$3,486	15.09	75.43
32	Biella	45740	77	$782	$1,566	$2,085	$3,203	24.71	142.61
33	Bologna	386663	110	$1,146	$2,238	$2,838	$4,647	31.86	267.96
34	Bolzano-Bozen	105713	105	$1,079	$2,118	$2,836	$4,343	64.95	194.5
35	Bra	30224	85	$1,144	$1,704	$2,503	$3,385	237.19	86.4
36	Brescia	187567	92	$990	$1,809	$2,545	$3,674	134.32	282.89
37	Brindisi	88302	82	$919	$1,624	$2,078	$3,280	123.06	167.15
38	Bruneck	13618	87	$856	$1,755	$2,862	$3,694	36.1	95.11
39	Buccinasco	26711	89	$955	$1,749	$2,732	$3,726	107.06	399.07
40	Bucine	10164	86	$760	$1,737	$1,990	$3,311	17.67	105.5
41	Busto Arsizio	83094	99	$984	$1,987	$2,401	$3,850	32.28	265.99
42	Cagliari	154478	90	$984	$1,802	$2,560	$3,826	225.65	326.68
43	Campobasso	49431	59	$809	$1,194	$1,910	$2,851	130.78	179.87
44	Canosa di Puglia	29847	74	$701	$1,492	$1,976	$2,990	210.32	223.78
45	Cantù	35153	88	$907	$1,750	$2,414	$3,645	68.07	206.76
46	Capua	18820	80	$856	$1,581	$1,952	$3,161	89.54	131.24
47	Carbonia	30447	77	$852	$1,506	$2,183	$3,332	43.7	157.95
48	Carpegna	2000	86	$1,023	$1,710	$2,670	$3,535	30.57	99.75
49	Carpi	70699	72	$898	$1,441	$2,660	$3,562	68.39	152.07
50	Carrara	63133	83	$789	$1,632	$2,248	$3,383	54.91	164.72

Italy Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Italy - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Italy offers a nuanced balance. In smaller towns and rural areas, you can enjoy a pleasant pace and lower housing and everyday expenses, a slower rhythm, and easy access to markets and local services. In major cities like Rome, Milan, or festival hotspots, prices rise, especially for short-term rentals and dining near sights. For many, value comes from longer stays in regional hubs with strong transport links, ample coworking spaces, and vibrant neighborhoods. The overall impression is favorable if you curate your base and daily routines thoughtfully. Tip: map a few preferred towns and compare access to transit and groceries before committing.

Daily life hinges on choosing a base that fits your routine. Look for longer leases in university districts or traditional neighborhoods with good transit and kitchens. Italy living cost varies by city and neighborhood, so observe a few options before committing. For housing, start with reputable platforms and local networks, and be ready to negotiate terms. Food options range from fresh markets and affordable trattorie to cooking at home with seasonal produce. Transport works well with trains for intercity trips and bikes or buses for town travel. Coworking spaces and quiet cafés can anchor workdays, while errands flow more smoothly with a reliable local SIM and a weekly shopping rhythm. Tip: Build a weekly budget around transit, markets, and a mix of longer rentals to stay flexible.

Quality of life in Italy blends culture, climate, and pace. Frame your budget with a simple monthly plan: essential housing, meals, transit, and a cushion for one-off costs. Save by cooking at home, shopping at local markets, and choosing neighborhoods with slower traffic and foot access to amenities. Seasonality shapes crowds and prices, so consider shoulder seasons for travel and living and adapt work rhythms around festival periods. Neighborhood fit matters: look for areas with good transit, stable groceries, and a sense of community rather than just tourist appeal. Tip: explore neighborhoods during different times of day to feel the atmosphere before choosing your base.