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 €14.75

$11.41 €9.83

$28.53 €24.59

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$82.4 €71.1

$58.9 €50.8

$118 €102

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.37 €9.80

$10.24 €8.82

$13.65 €11.76

Cappuccino

$1.99 €1.72

$1.43 €1.23

$2.97 €2.56

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

$2.99 €2.58

$2.16 €1.86

$4.12 €3.55

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 €1.14

$1.09 €0.94

$2.28 €1.97

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.75 €4.95

$3.44 €2.97

$7.46 €6.43

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.20 €4.48

$3.46 €2.98

$8.07 €6.96

Milk (1 liter)

$1.68 €1.44

$1.17 €1.01

$2.33 €2.01

White Bread (500g)

$2.30 €1.98

$1.19 €1.02

$3.94 €3.40

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.92 €2.52

$1.70 €1.47

$4.54 €3.91

Eggs

$3.91 €3.37

$2.24 €1.94

$5.94 €5.12

Local Cheese (1kg)

$16.27 €14.03

$9.11 €7.85

$28.46 €24.54

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.30 €10.60

$6.86 €5.91

$17.16 €14.79

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$20.26 €17.46

$11.52 €9.93

$28.80 €24.83

Apples (1kg)

$2.46 €2.12

$1.13 €0.97

$3.38 €2.91

Banana (1kg)

$2.23 €1.92

$1.36 €1.17

$3.55 €3.06

Oranges (1kg)

$2.74 €2.36

$1.19 €1.03

$4.75 €4.09

Tomato (1kg)

$3.33 €2.87

$1.17 €1.01

$5.83 €5.03

Potato (1kg)

$1.95 €1.68

$1.03 €0.88

$2.97 €2.56

Onion (1kg)

$1.89 €1.63

$1.19 €1.02

$3.08 €2.66

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.53 €1.32

$0.94 €0.81

$2.34 €2.02

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.54 €0.46

$0.30 €0.26

$1.20 €1.03

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$7.03 €6.06

$6.45 €5.56

$7.61 €6.56

Wine (Bottle)

$6.81 €5.87

$3.97 €3.42

$11.35 €9.78

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.74 €1.50

$1.13 €0.97

$2.80 €2.42

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.44 €2.10

$1.14 €0.98

$4.56 €3.93

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.95 €1.68

$1.60 €1.38

$2.63 €2.27

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.74 €35.98

$34.34 €29.60

$63.0 €54.3

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.63 €4.85

$4.50 €3.88

$11.25 €9.70

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.59 €1.37

$1.16 €1.00

$3.17 €2.74

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$35.32 €30.45

$25.90 €22.33

$58.9 €50.8

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.08 €1.79

$1.98 €1.71

$2.21 €1.91

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

$32.6K €28.1K

$28.5K €24.6K

$34.9K €30.1K

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

$33.2K €28.6K

$28.8K €24.8K

$38.3K €33.0K

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

$225 €194

$141 €122

$360 €310

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

$13.40 €11.55

$8.08 €6.97

$17.33 €14.94

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$31.48 €27.14

$27.62 €23.81

$40.43 €34.85

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$57.4 €49.46

$33.89 €29.22

$87.7 €75.6

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$25.47 €21.96

$16.17 €13.94

$36.96 €31.86

Cinema Ticket

$10.36 €8.93

$9.21 €7.94

$13.82 €11.91

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

$576 €496

$348 €300

$929 €801

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$10.7K €9,249

$5,894 €5,081

$21.2K €18.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$91.0 €78.4

$46.17 €39.80

$139 €119

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$39.85 €34.35

$22.85 €19.69

$68.5 €59.1

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$99.9 €86.1

$57.9 €49.90

$139 €120

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$130 €112

$74.3 €64.1

$229 €197

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$855 €737

$560 €483

$1,594 €1,374

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$664 €572

$465 €401

$1,138 €981

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,508 €1,300

$931 €802

$3,192 €2,751

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,105 €952

$702 €605

$2,079 €1,792

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,810 €3,285

$2,296 €1,979

$10.7K €9,256

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,467 €2,127

$1,267 €1,092

$5,200 €4,482

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,932 €1,665

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)
151	Palermo	628165	79	$862	$1,611	$2,171	$3,272	63.44	346.52
152	Parma	193315	94	$1,001	$1,846	$2,617	$3,993	80.17	168.08
153	Pavia	71214	86	$1,112	$1,705	$2,273	$3,900	140.79	250.97
154	Perugia	162527	74	$864	$1,463	$2,214	$3,267	38.28	135.74
155	Pesaro	96609	83	$1,053	$1,694	$2,084	$3,404	51.6	112.72
156	Pescara	116286	98	$941	$1,928	$2,771	$4,001	26.78	360.81
157	Piacenza	102191	98	$1,056	$1,957	$2,770	$3,938	441.68	230.65
158	Pianello Val Tidone	2200	90	$920	$1,797	$2,264	$3,784	298.92	79.29
159	Piano di Sorrento	13109	82	$941	$1,660	$2,100	$3,355	88.78	77.08
160	Pinerolo	33494	71	$983	$1,424	$2,458	$2,974	321.63	142.73
161	Pisa	97888	91	$915	$1,809	$2,310	$3,540	183.06	113.51
162	Pisogne	8000	86	$1,038	$1,723	$2,698	$3,527	118.85	72.76
163	Pistoia	90315	80	$831	$1,604	$2,462	$3,485	122.11	65.95
164	Pomezia	62966	84	$836	$1,677	$2,519	$3,432	96.29	143.39
165	Pordenone	51229	82	$1,011	$1,607	$2,218	$3,339	135.91	224.85
166	Porto San Giorgio	16121	92	$1,009	$1,808	$2,266	$3,715	84.62	118.34
167	Porto Viro	14494	90	$1,051	$1,760	$2,301	$3,688	56.4	93.25
168	Prato	191150	96	$990	$1,915	$2,322	$3,796	164.8	208.83
169	Ragusa	73735	76	$879	$1,510	$1,950	$3,273	97.12	122.89
170	Ravenna	159116	83	$970	$1,634	$2,806	$3,423	130.1	133.24
171	Reggio Di Calabria	183035	70	$783	$1,401	$2,194	$2,803	51.59	186.57
172	Reggio Nell'emilia	133296	83	$945	$1,631	$2,508	$3,668	39.95	211.39
173	Rieti	47751	84	$766	$1,672	$2,721	$3,485	339.64	115.32
174	Rimini	147750	90	$915	$1,824	$2,473	$3,537	25.24	142.16
175	Riva del Garda	16926	89	$912	$1,805	$2,451	$3,657	311.9	211.65
176	Rocca di Cambio	500	86	$1,073	$1,698	$2,397	$3,557	159.72	258.74
177	Rome	2848084	101	$931	$2,006	$2,338	$4,250	45.64	212.24
178	Salerno	150188	84	$869	$1,674	$2,347	$3,532	65.48	223.56
179	San Donà di Piave	41778	87	$903	$1,715	$2,422	$3,596	27.98	186.15
180	San Giovanni Rotondo	27184	86	$913	$1,715	$2,302	$3,397	209.84	72.82
181	San Marco Argentano	7200	71	$723	$1,395	$2,065	$2,872	33.63	50.36
182	San Martino in Rio	8000	87	$870	$1,700	$2,461	$3,587	72.2	67.62
183	Sanremo	54807	90	$1,009	$1,822	$2,722	$3,766	150.08	89.49
184	Santa Maria Capua Vetere	32802	77	$742	$1,565	$2,224	$3,070	95.18	210.66
185	Saronno	38000	107	$1,097	$2,165	$2,861	$4,284	119.19	294.09
186	Sassari	126576	74	$933	$1,458	$2,328	$3,096	176.44	103.97
187	Sassuolo	40853	83	$853	$1,685	$2,195	$3,449	175.69	186.13
188	Savigliano	19884	93	$952	$1,881	$2,865	$3,913	180.53	79.55
189	Savona	61345	99	$928	$1,989	$2,894	$3,683	49.99	160.85
190	Scalea	10913	76	$746	$1,533	$2,104	$3,053	243.54	183.58
191	Schio	39355	82	$991	$1,629	$2,158	$3,327	123.71	142.48
192	Senigallia	45027	88	$822	$1,733	$2,400	$3,588	130.8	93.64
193	Seregno	44789	93	$944	$1,829	$2,488	$3,771	204.63	217.34
194	Siena	53903	98	$900	$1,930	$2,862	$3,820	42.83	109.23
195	Siniscola	10954	87	$1,090	$1,758	$2,414	$3,714	254.74	96.31
196	Siracusa	115923	74	$838	$1,486	$2,003	$3,026	54.63	176.55
197	Sondrio	21267	93	$1,162	$1,896	$2,705	$3,701	125.21	101.91
198	Stradella	11679	86	$794	$1,705	$2,634	$3,577	18.4	81.06
199	Taglio di Po	8000	87	$928	$1,744	$2,576	$3,490	19.48	110.09
200	Taranto	201100	65	$714	$1,276	$2,079	$2,579	147.87	149.54

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.

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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.