Cost of Living in Italy
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Italy, based on 5 cities in our dataset.
Overall, the cost of living in Italy is significantly above the global average (composite index 46 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)51
Groceries index51
Dining out index49
Transport index34
Utilities index45
Median annual salary$29,115
Minimum wageNo statutory minimum
Est. monthly childcare$500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$84
YoY inflation2.9%
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