Cost of Living in Genoa
Summary of cost of living in Genoa, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,816.4 (€3,288.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,069.2 (€921.4), excluding rent.
- Genoa is 30.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Genoa is, on average, 68.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.86 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.64 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.22 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.67 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.04 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.34 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.20 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.29 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.22 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.09 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.86 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.18 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.38 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.85 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.51 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.48 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.04 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.62 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.24 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €48.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €6.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.93 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €30.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.75 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,434.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €209.80 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €9.56 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €28.06 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €46.97 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €14.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €325.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,030.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €67.31 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €34.11 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €81.62 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €109.82 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €778.40 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €522.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,347.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €867.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €298.70 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €95.25 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,888.61 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.46 | |
Prices in Genoa
This city had 436 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 7 June 2026
Last update: 7 June 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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| Cost of Living in Rho | 96.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lucca | 98.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turin | 103.26 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Sep 18, 2023:
Hi, Anonymous from 7/11/2022 - could you please elaborate? Are the real prices in Genova higher or lower? Could you provide some examples, please? Thank you.
Anonymous
on Nov 07, 2022:
I currently live in Genoa, Italy. The Information for Genoa on this site is TOTALLY WRONG.