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)
201	Teramo	54892	76	$927	$1,498	$2,296	$3,116	176.44	90.75
202	Termoli, Molise	33739	86	$864	$1,728	$2,321	$3,577	145.89	319.66
203	Terni	106677	67	$919	$1,307	$1,837	$2,739	242.62	98.16
204	Terracina	46033	86	$849	$1,708	$2,672	$3,591	32.81	100.79
205	Torbole	3200	90	$1,015	$1,817	$2,890	$3,754	46.7	74.84
206	Tortona	25227	91	$1,010	$1,819	$2,600	$3,718	57.24	74.06
207	Trani	56217	78	$840	$1,575	$2,092	$3,214	80.97	287.3
208	Trapani	55219	62	$637	$1,245	$1,610	$2,649	23.1	97.08
209	Trento	117317	100	$1,064	$2,014	$2,743	$4,043	207.17	258.38
210	Treviglio	25736	90	$1,035	$1,827	$2,633	$3,775	57.64	242.53
211	Treviso	83731	99	$1,012	$1,974	$2,811	$4,247	40.55	221.37
212	Trieste	200609	93	$987	$1,882	$2,449	$3,785	32.29	210.22
213	Trinitapoli	14733	87	$812	$1,713	$2,422	$3,558	53.2	122.76
214	Turin	902000	89	$974	$1,758	$2,509	$3,674	168.27	363.24
215	Udine	99169	86	$911	$1,746	$2,380	$3,565	393.11	352.72
216	Urbino	15019	92	$1,121	$1,842	$2,455	$3,641	108.82	76.45
217	Varazze	13251	95	$1,174	$1,893	$2,961	$3,984	100.73	82.65
218	Varese	80511	103	$1,042	$2,088	$2,569	$4,787	158.96	247.09
219	Vasto	41087	71	$807	$1,415	$1,999	$2,682	102.96	212.33
220	Venice	43879	103	$1,068	$2,047	$2,793	$4,332	128.61	223.4
221	Ventimiglia	24189	95	$1,051	$1,914	$3,152	$3,948	264.14	100.85
222	Verbania	-	86	$931	$1,688	$2,404	$3,572	40.33	106.88
223	Vercelli	45132	77	$791	$1,535	$2,182	$3,017	39.49	199.09
224	Verona	259966	91	$953	$1,839	$2,513	$3,838	300.93	187.55
225	Viareggio	62467	86	$1,094	$1,735	$2,503	$3,590	94.45	204.05
226	Vicenza	112953	92	$1,042	$1,874	$2,225	$3,678	146.3	153.57
227	Villacidro	13900	87	$945	$1,755	$2,827	$3,654	119.35	109.96
228	Viterbo	67173	83	$892	$1,644	$1,916	$3,248	114.33	130.85
229	Voghera	38183	96	$1,013	$1,924	$2,924	$3,933	56.25	94.93
230	Zambrone	1800	85	$948	$1,703	$2,250	$3,384	726.26	121.37

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.