Cost of Living in Italy
Summary of cost of living in Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,478.2$ (3,097.9€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 989.3$ (881.1€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Italy is, on average, 14.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Italy is, on average, 52.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.84 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 78.59 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.23 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.61 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.61 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.88 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.86 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.14 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.91 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.23 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.43 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.89 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.11 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.45 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.47 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.74 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.74 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.91 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.42 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.71 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.68 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.59 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,437.18 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,152.87 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216.95 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.03 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.64 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.19 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.51 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.10 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 560.23 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,317.57 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.93 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.19 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.73 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 126.61 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 834.86 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 641.48 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,467.94 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,059.60 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 384.85 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 244.06 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,814.84 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.43 |
Prices in Italy
This country had 22332 entries in the past 12 months by 2225 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Italy
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Milan | 67.7 | 38.0 | 54.5 | 68.5 | 68.8 | 79.5 | |
| Bologna | 64.3 | 25.0 | 46.8 | 70.0 | 63.6 | 84.4 | |
| Padova | 59.6 | 23.2 | 43.4 | 61.2 | 58.9 | 88.9 | |
| Brescia | 58.3 | 16.8 | 39.8 | 60.9 | 66.0 | 91.6 | |
| Cagliari | 56.8 | 19.0 | 40.0 | 58.1 | 64.5 | 78.3 | |
| Turin | 56.4 | 17.7 | 39.2 | 60.9 | 55.4 | 96.7 | |
| Rome | 55.6 | 30.5 | 44.4 | 57.0 | 55.0 | 87.1 | |
| Naples | 55.2 | 21.6 | 40.2 | 55.3 | 53.4 | 70.9 |
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