Cost of Living in Bari

Summary of cost of living in Bari, Italy:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,260.3$ (2,834.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 918.2$ (798.4€), excluding rent.
  • Bari is 17.9% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Bari is, on average, 57.7% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 € 8.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 60.00 € 40.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 € 8.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3.00 € 2.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.00 € 2.01-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.78 € 1.10-2.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.36 € 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.10 € 1.00-1.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.45 € 1.00-2.01
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.36 € 0.45-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) 1.13 € 0.91-1.36
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.53 € 2.40-4.80
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.22 € 5.44-9.07
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.38 € 2.72-5.44
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.69 € 5.44-11.34
Apples (1 lb) 0.94 € 0.68-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 0.82 € 0.63-1.04
Oranges (1 lb) 0.85 € 0.45-1.13
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.34 € 0.68-1.81
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.68 € 0.45-0.91
Onions (1 lb) 0.64 € 0.45-0.91
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.13 € 1.00-1.60
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.34 € 0.20-0.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.50 € 5.00-10.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.60 € 0.70-3.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.20 € 1.50-3.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.00 € 6.00-10.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.05 € 1.00-1.70
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 35.00 € 20.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 10.00 € 3.50-15.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.22 € 1.93-4.02
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 21.00 € 20.00-60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.75 € 1.69-1.82
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 32,434.00 € 32,434.00-32,434.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 31,500.00 € 31,500.00-31,500.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 190.48 € 113.33-300.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 10.36 € 7.00-19.99
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 26.82 € 23.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 46.10 € 30.00-60.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 15.20 € 6.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 7.50 € 7.00-10.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 666.67 € 400.00-800.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 5,100.00 € 3,000.00-7,200.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 75.83 € 50.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.25 € 10.00-120.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 96.67 € 80.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 127.50 € 50.00-250.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 818.80 € 700.00-1,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 597.75 € 500.00-700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,321.43 € 1,200.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 960.29 € 850.00-1,100.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 303.42 € 275.09-371.61
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 174.70 € 151.62-232.26
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,685.48 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.92 3.00-5.00

Prices in Bari

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Last update: 4 February 2026
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