Cost of Living in Italy - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Italy
Address: IT

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $951 (excluding rent), and $1,816 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,461 (excluding rent), and $3,772 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.40 €15.07

$11.60 €10.04

$29.00 €25.12

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$82.1 €71.1

$58.6 €50.8

$117 €102

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.78 €10.20

$10.61 €9.19

$14.14 €12.25

Cappuccino

$1.90 €1.65

$1.36 €1.18

$2.83 €2.45

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

$3.00 €2.60

$2.16 €1.87

$4.13 €3.58

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.33 €1.15

$1.09 €0.94

$2.29 €1.98

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.84 €5.06

$3.50 €3.03

$7.59 €6.57

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.29 €4.58

$3.53 €3.05

$8.22 €7.12

Milk (1 liter)

$1.64 €1.42

$1.14 €0.99

$2.28 €1.97

White Bread (500g)

$2.32 €2.01

$1.20 €1.04

$3.99 €3.45

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.05 €2.64

$1.78 €1.54

$4.74 €4.10

Eggs

$4.03 €3.49

$2.32 €2.01

$6.13 €5.30

Local Cheese (1kg)

$16.68 €14.45

$9.34 €8.09

$29.18 €25.27

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.24 €10.60

$6.83 €5.91

$17.07 €14.79

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$19.98 €17.30

$11.36 €9.84

$28.40 €24.60

Apples (1kg)

$2.58 €2.24

$1.18 €1.03

$3.54 €3.07

Banana (1kg)

$2.12 €1.84

$1.29 €1.12

$3.37 €2.92

Oranges (1kg)

$2.74 €2.37

$1.19 €1.03

$4.75 €4.11

Tomato (1kg)

$3.39 €2.94

$1.19 €1.03

$5.96 €5.16

Potato (1kg)

$2.02 €1.75

$1.06 €0.92

$3.07 €2.66

Onion (1kg)

$1.80 €1.56

$1.13 €0.98

$2.94 €2.54

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.49 €1.29

$0.92 €0.80

$2.28 €1.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.54 €0.47

$0.30 €0.26

$1.21 €1.05

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.97 €6.04

$6.40 €5.54

$7.55 €6.54

Wine (Bottle)

$6.93 €6.01

$4.04 €3.50

$11.55 €10.01

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.82 €1.57

$1.18 €1.02

$2.93 €2.54

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.55 €2.21

$1.19 €1.03

$4.77 €4.13

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.91 €1.66

$1.57 €1.36

$2.58 €2.24

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$41.37 €35.83

$34.03 €29.47

$62.4 €54.0

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.96 €5.16

$4.77 €4.13

$11.91 €10.32

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.52 €1.32

$1.11 €0.96

$3.04 €2.63

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$34.39 €29.78

$25.22 €21.84

$57.3 €49.63

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.01 €1.74

$1.91 €1.66

$2.14 €1.85

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

$32.5K €28.1K

$28.4K €24.6K

$34.8K €30.1K

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

$32.7K €28.3K

$28.4K €24.6K

$37.8K €32.8K

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

$222 €193

$140 €121

$356 €309

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

$13.45 €11.65

$8.11 €7.03

$17.40 €15.07

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$31.47 €27.25

$27.60 €23.91

$40.41 €35.00

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$57.6 €49.89

$34.03 €29.47

$88.0 €76.2

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$25.74 €22.29

$16.34 €14.15

$37.34 €32.34

Cinema Ticket

$10.29 €8.91

$9.15 €7.92

$13.72 €11.88

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

$582 €504

$352 €305

$939 €813

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$10.5K €9,127

$5,789 €5,014

$20.8K €18.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$92.1 €79.8

$46.77 €40.50

$140 €122

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.33 €34.93

$23.12 €20.02

$69.4 €60.1

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$100 €86.9

$58.2 €50.4

$140 €121

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$130 €112

$74.4 €64.4

$229 €198

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$840 €728

$551 €477

$1,567 €1,357

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$675 €584

$472 €409

$1,156 €1,001

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,478 €1,280

$912 €790

$3,129 €2,710

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,080 €936

$686 €594

$2,033 €1,761

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,793 €3,284

$2,280 €1,974

$10.5K €9,127

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,372 €2,054

$1,219 €1,055

$5,030 €4,356

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,964 €1,701

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 8, 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	$982	$1,722	$2,411	$3,562	89.9	189.66
2	Acqualagna PU	-	96	$1,248	$1,895	$2,959	$4,049	-	-
3	Agrate Brianza	12708	89	$1,062	$1,768	$2,140	$3,663	88.42	154.26
4	Agrigento	55286	80	$924	$1,600	$2,397	$3,201	95.49	140.78
5	Alassio	10934	90	$903	$1,817	$2,656	$3,873	40.3	79.43
6	Alba	29910	75	$938	$1,505	$2,202	$3,224	58.54	91.02
7	Albenga	24213	80	$1,096	$1,571	$2,388	$3,463	325.59	92.27
8	Albignasego	25577	91	$805	$1,779	$2,696	$3,698	186.47	281.11
9	Alessandria	90987	86	$833	$1,693	$2,379	$3,237	20.43	90.34
10	Alghero	42085	85	$980	$1,703	$2,897	$3,601	328.34	108.12
11	Altamura	70396	83	$778	$1,618	$2,122	$3,357	19.92	95.88
12	Amalfi	5000	86	$903	$1,723	$2,028	$3,501	7.18	83.08
13	Anacapri	7000	86	$876	$1,737	$2,616	$3,497	263.8	93.58
14	Ancona	100861	85	$928	$1,715	$2,439	$3,408	17.94	166.65
15	Anzio	54211	77	$688	$1,570	$1,806	$3,247	26.6	235.07
16	Aosta	33149	99	$1,156	$1,939	$2,287	$3,738	196.5	117.63
17	Arezzo	99543	82	$919	$1,613	$2,239	$3,310	53.75	86.36
18	Arona	14310	86	$824	$1,697	$2,654	$3,664	29.92	117.21
19	Ascoli Piceno	45457	77	$1,005	$1,535	$2,183	$3,137	194.89	80.64
20	Asti	71276	85	$849	$1,685	$2,149	$2,980	31.08	93.81
21	Avellino	54847	69	$864	$1,406	$1,955	$2,685	40.82	184.26
22	Aversa	53047	87	$987	$1,741	$2,298	$3,441	193.55	227.43
23	Avezzano	42515	68	$789	$1,374	$2,020	$2,793	195.42	198.33
24	Badia Tedalda	1000	86	$788	$1,687	$2,327	$3,565	21.05	61.57
25	Bari	326344	89	$915	$1,788	$2,414	$3,567	195.95	309.35
26	Barletta	94814	69	$897	$1,352	$2,189	$3,114	13.01	219.48
27	Bassano del Grappa	43372	93	$874	$1,866	$2,767	$3,641	41.36	145.37
28	Belluno	35870	88	$996	$1,748	$2,518	$3,293	259.55	96.94
29	Benevento	60091	76	$805	$1,513	$2,255	$3,063	23.73	115.55
30	Bergamo	120569	94	$967	$1,889	$2,518	$3,633	56.66	257.21
31	Bertinoro	11059	86	$1,031	$1,741	$2,109	$3,479	15.09	75.43
32	Biella	45740	77	$964	$1,538	$2,089	$3,177	24.71	142.61
33	Bologna	386663	110	$1,137	$2,166	$2,900	$4,497	31.86	267.96
34	Bolzano-Bozen	105713	105	$1,099	$2,085	$2,805	$4,415	64.95	194.5
35	Bra	30224	85	$985	$1,691	$2,426	$3,367	237.19	86.4
36	Brescia	187567	92	$990	$1,866	$2,572	$3,707	134.32	282.89
37	Brindisi	88302	82	$1,020	$1,628	$2,451	$3,312	123.06	167.15
38	Bruneck	13618	87	$886	$1,748	$2,425	$3,687	36.1	95.11
39	Buccinasco	26711	89	$845	$1,801	$2,628	$3,619	107.06	399.07
40	Bucine	10164	86	$806	$1,735	$2,037	$3,281	17.67	105.5
41	Busto Arsizio	83094	99	$1,071	$2,000	$2,314	$3,857	32.28	265.99
42	Cagliari	154478	90	$962	$1,771	$2,588	$3,840	225.65	326.68
43	Campobasso	49431	59	$809	$1,194	$2,451	$2,913	130.78	179.87
44	Canosa di Puglia	29847	74	$854	$1,507	$1,791	$2,997	210.32	223.78
45	Cantù	35153	88	$843	$1,733	$2,457	$3,596	68.07	206.76
46	Capua	18820	80	$949	$1,609	$2,374	$3,159	89.54	131.24
47	Carbonia	30447	77	$780	$1,556	$2,062	$3,322	43.7	157.95
48	Carpegna	2000	86	$797	$1,744	$2,530	$3,567	30.57	99.75
49	Carpi	70699	72	$855	$1,457	$2,338	$3,622	68.39	152.07
50	Carrara	63133	83	$990	$1,625	$2,401	$3,387	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.