🏠 Housing: €400–€2,500/month

  • Small towns or the South: €400–€800 for a one-bedroom
  • Mid-size cities (Bologna, Florence): €800–€1,500
  • Milan or Rome: €1,500–€2,500+

💡 Tip: Long-term rentals are cheaper than short-term Airbnb stays — and contracts are negotiable.

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🍝 Groceries & Dining Out

  • Weekly groceries: €40–€80/person
  • Meal at a casual trattoria: €15–€25
  • Espresso at the bar: €1.20
  • Aperitivo with drinks: €8–€15

Eating well in Italy isn’t just easy — it’s affordable and often the best part of the day.

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🚆 Transportation

  • Public transport (monthly pass): €35–€55
  • Regional trains (e.g. Florence to Rome): €10–€25
  • Owning a car: €200–€400/month (fuel, insurance, tax)

Most expats in cities don’t need a car — but a scooter in a small town? Game-changer.

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📱 Utilities & Internet

  • Electricity/Gas/Water: €100–€200/month
  • Internet: €25–€35/month
  • Mobile phone plan: €10–€20/month

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🏥 Healthcare

Italy has a high-quality public healthcare system, and expats can often enroll after residency.
Private doctor visit: €50–€100
Dental cleaning: €60–€100

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🧾 Summary: What’s a realistic monthly budget?

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🧳 Final Thought: Worth it?

With delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and a slower pace of life — Italy offers great value for money.
And if you're strategic (hello, €200,000 flat tax regime), living in Italy as an expat can be not only joyful… but smart.

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👉 Want to learn more about life in Italy?

Let’s talk. Contact Move To Dolce Vita today!

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