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Italy Cost of Living 2026
๐ฎ๐น 15 cities in Italy, sorted by daily travel budget. Not the exchange rate โ how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price becomes a rip-off. Updated October 2026
Cities in Italy compared
| City | Per day | Per month | Local meal | Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐น CataniaTourist ยท mid-size | $221 | $3,605 | โฌ13 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น PalermoTourist big city | $224 | $3,566 | โฌ14 | โฌ1.6 |
| ๐ฎ๐น NaplesBig city ยท coast | $239 | $3,434 | โฌ12 | โฌ1.5 |
| ๐ฎ๐น TurinBig city | $239 | $3,851 | โฌ15 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น BariResort ยท mid-size | $241 | $3,771 | โฌ13 | โฌ1.7 |
| ๐ฎ๐น BolognaTourist ยท mid-size | $271 | $4,782 | โฌ16 | โฌ1.7 |
| ๐ฎ๐น SienaTourist ยท mid-size | $272 | $3,904 | โฌ15 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น RomeBig city | $290 | $4,804 | โฌ15 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น VeronaTourist ยท mid-size | $308 | $4,501 | โฌ16 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น FlorenceMid-size city | $314 | $4,518 | โฌ15 | โฌ2 |
| ๐ฎ๐น MilanBig city | $332 | $5,590 | โฌ17 | โฌ1.5 |
| ๐ฎ๐น ComoTourist ยท mid-size | $340 | $5,003 | โฌ16 | โฌ1.8 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Cinque TerreTourist ยท small town | $357 | $4,436 | โฌ20 | โฌ2.5 |
| ๐ฎ๐น VeniceTourist town | $413 | $5,187 | โฌ18 | โฌ1.6 |
| ๐ฎ๐น PositanoResort ยท small town | $662 | $6,885 | โฌ25 | โฌ3 |
Per day = one mid-range night + three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides. Open a city for item-by-item prices, rip-off thresholds and live traveler reports.
Everyday prices in Italy
| City | Beer | 5 km taxi | Hotel night | Massage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐น Catania | โฌ4.5 | โฌ13 | โฌ80 | โฌ45 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Palermo | โฌ4 | โฌ11 | โฌ85 | โฌ45 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Naples | โฌ4.5 | โฌ12 | โฌ100 | โฌ50 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Turin | โฌ5.5 | โฌ12 | โฌ90 | โฌ50 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Bari | โฌ4.5 | โฌ13.5 | โฌ95 | โฌ50 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Bologna | โฌ5.5 | โฌ12 | โฌ110 | โฌ55 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Siena | โฌ5.5 | โฌ11 | โฌ120 | โฌ60 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Rome | โฌ6 | โฌ14 | โฌ130 | โฌ55 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Verona | โฌ5.5 | โฌ14 | โฌ130 | โฌ55 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Florence | โฌ5.5 | โฌ14 | โฌ140 | โฌ60 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Milan | โฌ6 | โฌ14 | โฌ150 | โฌ65 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Como | โฌ6 | โฌ14 | โฌ150 | โฌ65 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Cinque Terre | โฌ6 | โฌ14 | โฌ160 | โฌ65 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Venice | โฌ5.5 | โฌ16 | โฌ210 | โฌ65 |
| ๐ฎ๐น Positano | โฌ8 | โฌ55 | โฌ280 | โฌ90 |
Italy vs nearby countries
| Country | Per day | Per month | vs Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐น Italy | $315 | $4,523 | this country |
| ๐ง๐ช Belgium | $315 | $5,177 | 0% |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | $317 | $5,918 | +1% |
| ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland | $320 | $4,627 | +2% |
| ๐ฆ๐น Austria | $323 | $5,073 | +3% |
| ๐ณ๐ด Norway | $329 | $5,744 | +5% |
| ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland | $340 | $7,237 | +8% |
| ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands | $341 | $6,720 | +8% |
Countries in the same region with a similar daily travel budget. Tap a country for its city-by-city prices.
Milan vs New York: item by item
| Item | Milan | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local meal | โฌ17โ $19.8 | $20 | -1% |
| Coffee | โฌ1.5โ $1.74 | $6 | -71% |
| Beer | โฌ6โ $6.98 | $9 | -22% |
| 5 km taxi | โฌ14โ $16.3 | $23 | -29% |
| Hotel night | โฌ150โ $174 | $270 | -35% |
| 1-bed rent | โฌ1,250โ $1,453 | $3,300 | -56% |
Same purchase in both cities, converted to US dollars. Daily travel budget: Milan $332 vs New York $467 โ about 29% cheaper.
Compare Italy with other cities
Money tips for Italy
Paying
Cards are widely accepted, but small shops prefer cash.
Tipping
Not expected; leave small change.
Menu prices
A cover charge (coperto) or service may be added; check the bottom of the menu. Coffee at the bar is cheapest.
Getting around
Validate train and bus tickets before boarding; Rome and Milan have easy metros.
Haggling
No haggling, except at flea markets.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink. Rome's public fountains (nasoni) are drinkable.
Common rip-offs
Overpriced restaurants facing landmarks, bracelet and rose pushers, pickpockets.
Italy travel difficulty
| City | Overall | Rip-offs | Language | Transport | Payments | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Easy 1.8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bologna | Easy 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cinque Terre | Easy 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Como | Easy 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Turin | Easy 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bari | Moderate 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Florence | Moderate 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Siena | Moderate 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Verona | Moderate 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Venice | Moderate 2.4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Catania | Moderate 2.6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Positano | Moderate 2.6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rome | Moderate 2.6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Naples | Moderate 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Palermo | Moderate 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Rip-offs, language, getting around, payments and safety, 1โ5 (closer to 1 is easier). Tap a city for reasons and tips. Full difficulty ranking โบ
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FAQ
How much is a daily travel budget in Italy?
With a mid-range room, between $221 and $662 a day depending on the city โ about $315 on average. Hostels and local eateries cut that by 30% or more.
How much does a month in Italy cost?
Short-term rental plus living costs runs $3,605โ$6,885 by city, about $4,523 on average.
Which city in Italy is cheapest?
By daily budget, Catania ($221/day) is the cheapest and Positano ($662/day) the most expensive.
Is Italy cheaper than New York?
In Milan, a traveler's day runs about $332 versus $467 in New York โ roughly 29% cheaper. The gap differs by item, so meals, coffee, taxis and hotels are listed separately above.