Cost of Living in Palermo
Summary of cost of living in Palermo, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,226.8$ (2,851.1€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 930.5$ (822.1€), excluding rent.
- Palermo is 37.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Palermo is, on average, 75.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.58 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 59.42 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.32 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.66 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.53 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.94 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.35 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.88 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.34 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.50 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.65 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.84 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.42 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.92 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.07 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.22 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.64 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 36.22 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.53 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.82 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.27 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.58 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,519.29 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,426.28 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 227.58 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.18 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.44 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.01 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.07 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.05 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 381.98 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,525.55 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.77 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.75 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.71 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 126.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 713.02 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 473.93 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,000.21 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 785.17 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 420.58 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 154.21 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,629.07 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.72 |
Prices in Palermo
This city had 239 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 19 May 2025
Last update: 19 May 2025
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| Cost of Living in Adrano, Sicilia | 125.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Catania | 131.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Messina | 140.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ragusa | 155.44 miles |
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