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Italy · Coût de la Vie 2026
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Coût de la Vie in Italy
pour Expatriés 2026

With a CoL Index of 61.4 (NYC = 100), Italy is moderately priced — 39% moins cher que New York. Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $655, while a full budget including food and transport typically falls between $1,228 and $2,456.

39% moins cher que New York

Votre budget NYC de 5 000 $ → $3,070/month in Italy · votre dollar va 63% further here

$655/mo Appart. 1ch. · moy. est.
$13 Repas restaurant · est.
$61/mo Transport mensuel · est.
$1,228–$2,456/month Budget typique / mois
Banque Mondiale 2026GlobalCostData 2026 Mis à jour April 2026YMYL · Guide de données uniquement
Indice du Coût de la Vie
61.4
Base NYC = 100 · Modéré
0NYC 100200+
Rent
$655/mo
Appart. 1ch. centre-ville · 80% cheaper than NYC
Dining out
$13
Par repas · 37% cheaper than NYC
Groceries
$180/mo
Monthly budget · 57% cheaper than NYC
RNB / habitant
$61.6k
Banque Mondiale PPP
Pouvoir d'Achat
64.7
Votre $ va 63% plus loin ici
Inflation 2026
0.98%
Taux annuel

Données Clés sur le Coût de la Vie

Italy 2026 · Base NYC = 100
Banque Mondiale 2026
Coût de la Vievs NYC · 39% cheaper than NYC
61.4NYC = 100
RentAppart. 1ch. centre-ville
20.5~$655/mo
RestaurantsPar repas
62.7~$13
GroceriesPanier mensuel
43.1~$180/mo
Pouvoir d'AchatAchat local
64.7×1.63 expat
vs base NYC
CatégorieIndiceUSD est.Niveau
Coût de la Vie61.439% cheaper than NYCModéré
Rent (1-bed city)20.5$655/mo/mo est.Cheap
Groceries43.1$180/mo/mo est.Modéré
Restaurants62.7$13/meal est.Modéré
Local Pouvoir d'Achat64.7×1.63 expat stretch
GNI per Capita$61.6kBanque Mondiale PPP
Inflation Rate0.98%Annuel 2026

Logement & Loyer

USD per month · 2026
Banque Mondiale · GlobalCostData

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.

TypeUSD / moisNotes
1-bed, city centre$655/moMoy. capitale
1-bed, suburbs$430/moHors centre
3-bed, city centre$1,130/moFamille / colocation
Utilities (85m²)$90/moÉlectricité, gaz, eau

Alimentation & Restaurants

Per-item prices in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

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.

ArticlePrix (USD)Notes
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$13Par personne
Meal for 2, mid-range$503 plats
Courses mensuelles (célibataire)$180/moEstimated
Beer (0.5L, restaurant)$1.53Marque locale
Coffee / espresso$2.15Café local

Transport

Monthly costs in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

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.

TypePrix (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$61/moTransport en commun
Taxi per km$1.23/kmTarif moyen
Petrol (1L)$0.98/LCarburant ordinaire
Internet speed80.0 MbpsGood

Santé & Qualité de Vie

Indicateurs clés pour expatriés
WHO · UNDP 2026

Life Expectancy82.2 yrs
Physicians / 1,0004.2
Safety Index8.4High Safety
HDI Score0.906Very High Development
Education Index0.814
Gini Coefficient34.3
Air Quality PM2.514.2 µg/m³

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.

Budget-Friendly

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.

Idéal pour

  • 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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Estimations Budget Mensuel

Italy · tout compris, USD par mois
Économique
$1,250/monthpar mois
Logement partagé, cuisine à domicile, transport local
Confortable
$2,450/monthpar mois
Appartement privé, restaurants réguliers, voyages occasionnels
Expatrié Occidental
$3,950/monthpar mois
Style de vie premium, voyages fréquents, standard international

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10-Year Economic Trend

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Country vs Region Average

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Questions Fréquentes

Italy cost of living
How much does it cost to live in Italy?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Italy costs approximately $1,228–$2,456/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. The CoL Index is 61.4 (NYC = 100), meaning it is 39% moins cher que New York.
Is Italy affordable for expats?
Italy is moderately priced by global standards (CoL Index 61.4). Cost levels are broadly aligned with other Southern Europe destinations.
What is a comfortable monthly budget in Italy?
A frugal lifestyle in Italy — shared housing, cooking at home, local transport — runs around $1,228/month. A comfortable single-person budget (private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel) typically falls between $1,228 and $2,456/month. A Western expat lifestyle with frequent travel costs $3,930+/month.
What is the average rent in Italy?
Rent in Italy averages $655/month for a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment and $430/month in residential areas. Three-bedroom family apartments typically start at $1,130/month centrally. These are estimates from the Rent Index (20.5 vs NYC's 100).
How does inflation affect living costs in Italy?
Italy has moderate inflation at 1.0%. Cost stability makes long-term budget planning more reliable.
Sources : Banque Mondiale 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Données vérifiées April 2026. Ne constitue pas un conseil financier ou juridique.
Mis à jour April 2026. Sources: World Bank, ILO, national statistics offices. Méthodologie. City-level prices vary — check local listings before booking.