Cost of Living in Padova

Summary of cost of living in Padova, Italy:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,809.1$ (3,255.1€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,079.0$ (922.1€), excluding rent.
  • Padova is 35.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Padova is, on average, 77.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 18.00 € 12.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 70.00 € 50.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.00 € 10.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 € 5.00-6.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.25 € 3.50-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.79 € 1.20-2.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.03 € 2.50-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.40 € 1.00-2.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.42 € 1.00-2.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.18 € 1.27-3.18
White Rice (1 lb) 1.25 € 0.91-1.76
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.74 € 2.39-5.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.48 € 4.54-10.80
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.00 € 3.36-6.35
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.66 € 4.54-9.07
Apples (1 lb) 1.07 € 0.54-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 0.94 € 0.54-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) 1.06 € 0.45-1.36
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.46 € 0.91-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.89 € 0.68-1.13
Onions (1 lb) 0.86 € 0.68-1.36
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.38 € 1.00-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.34 € 0.25-0.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.00 € 4.00-12.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.68 € 1.00-2.30
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.26 € 1.60-3.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 6.50 € 6.00-7.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.70 € 1.50-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 42.90 € 35.00-60.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 10.00 € 7.00-15.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.22 € 3.22-3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 35.00 € 30.00-38.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.75 € 1.65-1.90
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) 31,571.43 € 31,500.00-31,571.43
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 239.23 € 130.00-402.63
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 8.83 € 6.00-10.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 26.58 € 20.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 48.50 € 25.00-72.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 24.83 € 15.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.00 € 8.00-15.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 579.17 € 500.00-700.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 9,666.67 € 6,000.00-14,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 61.66 € 30.00-100.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 38.20 € 25.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 106.44 € 60.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 111.17 € 70.00-160.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 906.44 € 750.00-1,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 699.60 € 600.00-900.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,460.00 € 1,200.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,086.00 € 900.00-1,300.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 341.32 € 306.58-390.19
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 191.30 € 161.66-232.26
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,739.66 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.22 2.50-5.00

Prices in Padova

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Last update: 4 April 2026
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