Cost of Living in Perugia

Summary of cost of living in Perugia, Italy:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,318.6$ (2,849.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 922.9$ (792.5€), excluding rent.
  • Perugia is 41.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Perugia is, on average, 76.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 14.00 € 12.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 65.00 € 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 € 10.00-11.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 € 4.00-5.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.50 € 3.80-5.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 1.41 € 1.20-2.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.66 € 2.50-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.32 € 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.18 € 0.90-1.30
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.56 € 1.27-3.63
White Rice (1 lb) 1.02 € 0.68-1.36
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.52 € 1.90-4.32
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 € 4.08-11.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.92 € 3.63-5.44
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.11 € 6.35-8.16
Apples (1 lb) 0.62 € 0.45-0.73
Bananas (1 lb) 0.67 € 0.45-0.91
Oranges (1 lb) 0.71 € 0.45-1.36
Tomatoes (1 lb) 0.86 € 0.68-1.18
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.55 € 0.45-0.68
Onions (1 lb) 0.71 € 0.54-0.82
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.38 € 1.00-2.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.27 € 0.20-0.40
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 3.25 € 2.50-7.50
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.43 € 1.30-1.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1.75 € 1.00-2.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.00 € 5.00-6.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.50 € 1.50-1.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 55.00 € 55.00-60.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.00 € 3.00-3.40
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.85 € 1.61-2.09
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.00 €
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.74 € 1.60-1.77
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 32,434.00 € 30,000.00-32,434.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,825.00 € 22,000.00-31,500.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 164.11 € 140.00-180.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 11.49 € 7.00-14.99
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 27.50 € 25.00-30.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 40.00 € 30.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 28.33 € 15.00-20.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 7.75 € 7.00-10.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 533.33 € 400.00-700.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 3,575.00 € 3,500.00-3,650.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 58.00 € 40.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 32.00 € 20.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 69.66 € 60.00-87.93
Men's Leather Business Shoes 82.50 € 60.00-90.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 457.14 € 400.00-600.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 372.25 € 300.00-500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 943.75 € 800.00-1,350.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 685.62 € 550.00-800.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 161.14 € 139.35-232.26
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 108.24 € 82.73-167.22
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,475.34 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.93 3.00-5.00

Prices in Perugia

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Last update: 3 December 2025
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