Données Clés sur le Coût de la Vie
| Catégorie | Indice | USD est. | Niveau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coût de la Vie | 61.4 | 39% cheaper than NYC | Modéré |
| Rent (1-bed city) | 20.5 | $655/mo/mo est. | Cheap |
| Groceries | 43.1 | $180/mo/mo est. | Modéré |
| Restaurants | 62.7 | $13/meal est. | Modéré |
| Local Pouvoir d'Achat | 64.7 | ×1.63 expat stretch | |
| GNI per Capita | $61.6k | Banque Mondiale PPP | |
| Inflation Rate | 0.98% | Annuel 2026 |
Logement & Loyer
Rent in Italy is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 20.5). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $655/month, dropping to $430/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $1,130+/month centrally.
| Type | USD / mois | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed, city centre | $655/mo | Moy. capitale |
| 1-bed, suburbs | $430/mo | Hors centre |
| 3-bed, city centre | $1,130/mo | Famille / colocation |
| Utilities (85m²) | $90/mo | Électricité, gaz, eau |
Alimentation & Restaurants
Food in Italy is reasonably priced. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $13/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $100. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $180.
| Article | Prix (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | Par personne |
| Meal for 2, mid-range | $50 | 3 plats |
| Courses mensuelles (célibataire) | $180/mo | Estimated |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.53 | Marque locale |
| Coffee / espresso | $2.15 | Café local |
Transport
A monthly public transport pass in Italy costs roughly $80. Taxis and ride-hailing are affordable, making day-to-day mobility manageable for most expats.
| Type | Prix (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $61/mo | Transport en commun |
| Taxi per km | $1.23/km | Tarif moyen |
| Petrol (1L) | $0.98/L | Carburant ordinaire |
| Internet speed | 80.0 Mbps | Good |
Santé & Qualité de Vie
Analyse Clé
Italy's CoL Index of 61.4 paired with a Local Pouvoir d'Achat Index of 64.7 signals moderate purchasing power for local earners. Salaries track costs reasonably well for local professionals. Current inflation is moderate at 1.0%, keeping costs relatively stable.
Notre Verdict for Italy
Italy offers strong value for money at CoL 61.4 — significantly below NYC and most Western cities. Digital nomads and expats from high-cost countries benefit most from this gap.
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- Digital nomads & remote workers on foreign income
- Budget-conscious expats maximising lifestyle quality
Moins adapté pour
- Remote workers on tight budgets — costs still add up
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