Cost of Living in Venice

Summary of cost of living in Venice, Italy:

  • Rent in Venice is, on average, 71.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 23.34 $ 17.50-35.01
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 105.02 $ 70.01-128.36
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.84 $ 11.67-17.50
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.00 $ 4.67-8.17
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.54 $ 4.67-5.83
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2.22 $ 1.40-5.83
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.66 $ 3.27-4.08
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.04 $ 1.17-2.33
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.92 $ 1.46-2.33
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.78 $ 1.17-4.23
White Rice (1 lb) 1.80 $ 1.43-2.54
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.51 $ 4.20-7.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.88 $ 2.12-7.94
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.54 $ 4.67-9.53
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 13.50 $ 10.59-15.08
Apples (1 lb) 1.31 $ 0.79-2.65
Bananas (1 lb) 1.39 $ 1.01-2.12
Oranges (1 lb) 1.41 $ 1.06-2.12
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.55 $ 0.53-3.71
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.95 $ 0.53-1.59
Onions (1 lb) 1.01 $ 0.26-1.17
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.14 $ 1.40-2.33
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.74 $ 0.35-1.17
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.58 $ 3.50-11.67
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.78 $ 0.93-4.08
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.33 $ 1.17-3.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 7.00 $ 6.42-8.17
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.75 $ 1.75-2.33
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 43.17 $ 42.01-81.68
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.66 $ 3.00-4.32
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.09 $ 2.01-2.33
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 37,846.77 $ 37,846.77-37,846.77
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 36,756.90 $ 36,756.90-36,756.90
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 277.72 $ 140.03-466.75
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 10.79 $ 9.34-11.67
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 34.42 $ 32.67-35.01
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 94.81 $ 70.01-116.69
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 24.80 $ 17.50-29.17
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 11.67 $ 9.34-14.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 641.79 $ 466.75-816.82
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,001.31 $ 7,001.31-7,001.31
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 96.27 $ 58.34-116.69
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 39.38 $ 29.17-58.34
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 125.44 $ 81.68-175.03
Men's Leather Business Shoes 183.78 $ 116.69-210.04
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,407.26 $ 1,283.57-1,750.33
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 743.89 $ 583.44-933.51
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,781.08 $ 2,333.77-3,267.28
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,166.89 $ 1,166.89-1,633.64
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 676.49 $ 663.45-867.25
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 260.54 $ 214.64-379.42
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,750.30 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.50 2.80-4.90

Prices in Venice

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Last update: 27 December 2025
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1 Comments so far
Maria Takaes on Apr 15, 2023:
Hi,
I’lm going to spend 3 months in Venice, next June/13. I’m budgeting for these months. And this program is excellent for me. Thank you!