Cost of Living in Cagliari

Summary of cost of living in Cagliari, Italy:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,778.0$ (3,218.4€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,036.0$ (882.5€), excluding rent.
  • Cagliari is 9.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Cagliari is, on average, 42.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 € 15.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 80.00 € 70.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 € 9.00-10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 € 3.00-7.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 4.00-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.64 € 1.20-2.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.50 € 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.30 € 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.36 € 1.10-1.50
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.14 € 1.09-2.72
White Rice (1 lb) 1.39 € 1.36-1.59
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.13 € 2.00-3.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.77 € 5.44-11.79
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.28 € 3.18-6.35
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.24 € 6.80-9.98
Apples (1 lb) 1.00 € 0.64-1.13
Bananas (1 lb) 0.71 € 0.59-1.13
Oranges (1 lb) 0.95 € 0.68-1.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.46 € 0.91-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.78 € 0.64-0.91
Onions (1 lb) 1.01 € 0.73-1.36
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.53 € 0.98-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.45 € 0.21-1.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.00 € 4.00-10.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.70 € 1.06-2.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.52 € 0.70-2.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.20 € 6.00-7.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.30 € 1.30-1.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 34.50 € 33.00-35.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.00 € 3.00-15.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.77 € 1.77-2.41
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 27.00 € 24.00-28.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.77 € 1.72-1.80
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) 31,240.00 € 31,500.00-31,700.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 154.17 € 120.00-180.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 8.14 € 5.99-10.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 27.00 € 25.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 47.00 € 30.00-150.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.00 € 10.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 9.95 € 8.00-11.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 425.00 € 400.00-500.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 6,850.00 € 6,500.00-7,200.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 76.25 € 30.00-110.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 48.00 € 25.00-120.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 78.33 € 60.00-95.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 112.50 € 70.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 801.62 € 700.00-1,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 593.62 € 500.00-700.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,373.75 € 1,000.00-1,640.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 916.67 € 700.00-1,300.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 262.73 € 232.26-278.71
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 195.18 € 185.80-204.59
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,555.53 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.19 3.00-4.90

Prices in Cagliari

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Last update: 7 December 2025
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