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Foggia · Cost of Living 2026
City Guide · Italy · Europe

Cost of Living in Foggia, Italy
2026 Expat Guide

moderately affordable 30% below the global city average (CoL 87.2)

Cost of living in Foggia (Italy): index 61.4 on the NYC=100 scale, putting it in the affordable category. Central 1BR rent: ~$470/month. Affordable meal: ~$10.

With a population of 137,000, Foggia is a smaller city in Italy.

Monthly Budget: $500–800/month  ·  CoL Index: N/A (NYC = 100, global avg 87.2)
🇮🇹 Italy Pop. 137k Updated April 2026
CoL Index
N/A
NYC = 100
Rent Index
N/A
NYC = 100
1-BR Centre
$470*
monthly rent
Avg. Salary
$783
net/month
Cheap Meal
N/A
restaurant
Groceries
N/A
monthly basket

Key Cost of Living Data

Foggia 2026 · NYC baseline = 100

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Rent Index
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Cheap Meal USD
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Monthly Groceries
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Monthly Transport
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CategoryValueNotesSource
CoL IndexN/ANYC baseline = 100 · global avg 87.2GlobalCostData 2026
Rent IndexN/AAvg rent vs NYCGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR City Centre$470*Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR Outside Centre$330*Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Cheap Restaurant MealN/APer person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly GroceriesN/ASingle person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly TransportN/ATransit pass, USDGlobalCostData 2026

* country-level average used as proxy (per-city sample not yet collected)

Affordability snapshot

Rent / Salary ratio
60%

Share of average net salary absorbed by 1-bed city-centre rent. Lower = more disposable income.

Country context · Italy

Avg net salary
N/A
Food basket /mo
N/A
Avg rent /mo
$410
Internet speed
80 Mbps
Safety index
8.4
HDI
0.906
Life expectancy
82.2 yrs
Purchasing power
64.7

Housing & Rent

USD per month · 2026

TypeUSD / monthNotes
1-bed, city centre$470*Capital city avg.
1-bed, outside centre$330*Suburbs avg.
Country avg rent$410Italy (national)

* country-level average used as proxy (per-city sample not yet collected)

Food & Dining

Per-item prices in USD

ItemPrice (USD)Notes
Cheap restaurant mealN/APer person
Mid-range restaurant (2p)N/A3-course
Monthly groceries (single)N/ASingle person estimate
Country food basketN/AItaly (national avg)

* country-level average used as proxy (per-city sample not yet collected)

Transport

Monthly costs in USD

TypePrice (USD)Notes
Monthly transit passN/APublic transport avg.

City Insight

In Foggia, a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment ($470/mo) absorbs approximately 60% of the average net salary ($783/mo). Housing is a dominant budget item.

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Foggia · 2026 · Single person

LifestyleMonthly Budget (USD)Notes
Frugal$500Shared room, basic lifestyle
Comfortable$8001-bed apt, normal expat lifestyle
Western expat$1,300Private apt, regular travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Foggia cost of living

Is Foggia cheap to live in?
Foggia is moderately affordable with a CoL Index of 61.4. It is cheaper than most Western cities, making it popular with digital nomads and expats. A comfortable single-person lifestyle typically costs $614–$860/month.
What is the average rent in Foggia?
A 1-bedroom apartment in the centre of Foggia costs approximately $470/month, while outside the city centre it averages $330/month. Prices vary significantly by neighbourhood and property quality.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Foggia?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Foggia requires approximately $532/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. On a tight budget (shared housing, cooking at home), $297/month is feasible. A Western expat lifestyle with private accommodation costs $911+/month.
How does Foggia compare to New York City for cost of living?
Foggia is approximately 39% cheaper than New York City overall (CoL Index 61.4 vs NYC baseline of 100). Rent specifically is 80% lower than NYC. Expats from NYC will enjoy significant savings.
What is the average salary in Foggia?
The average net monthly salary in Foggia is approximately $783, equivalent to around $9,396/year after taxes. Technology, finance, and international companies typically pay above average. Expat packages often include housing allowances on top of the base salary.

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Sources: World Bank Open Data 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026. Data verified April 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and vary by neighbourhood and individual lifestyle. Verify with local sources before relocating.