Here you will learn about prices in Italy. I tried to collect the most recent and complete information. I hope that you will find new and interesting information here.
All prices are in Euro. You can find out the current euro exchange rate in the internet.
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Prices in cities of Italy
To date, the subsistence minimum is approximately 900 Euros per month. The most expensive city in Italy by the cost of living is Venice.
An access to public transport costs from 1.50 Euros per trip.
Taxi prices in Italy are about the following:
- Taxi call – 2 Euros;
- Boarding a taxi – 2 Euros;
- The first two miles – between 2 and 12 Euros.
Taxi in Italy is very expensive. The worst of all is to hit traffic because the passenger pays for the time in traffic jams. Other not very pleasant features are more than enough here.
In Venice, there is also a so-called Venetian water taxi. The Venetian water taxi costs from 50 Euros per trip.
Food prices
Food prices are approximately similar in the country. In the major cities, it’s easier to find desired goods because there are more stores.
Lunch in a nice café costs about 20 Euros.
The following are the average prices in Euros for food in Italy.
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.50 |
| Parmesan cheese (1 kg) | 17 |
| Mozzarella cheese (1 kg) | 15 |
| Pork (1 kg) | 7 |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 8 |
| Salmon (1 kg) | 14 |
| Italian pasta (1 pack) | 0.60 |
| Olive oil (0.5 liter) | 2.50 |
| Cucumbers (1 kg) | 2 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | 2 |
| Apples (1 kg) | 3 |
| Pears (1 kg) | 2 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | 1 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | 2 |
| Strawberry (1 kg) | 5 |
Housing and utility bills
The rent for apartment in Italy for a long period costs from 250 Euros per month.
For the utility bills you will have to pay about 150 per month.
A room in a hotel in Milan costs about 25 Euros per day.
What to bring from Italy
In Italy, there are enough of unusual and interesting things. A lot can be brought from that country for yourself and as a gift.
1. Nice Italian pasta. It’s expensive.
2. Balsamic vinegar. It can be found in most stores.
3. Canned vegetables and fruits. The choices are many.
4. Coffee. Italian coffee is considered one of the best on the planet.
5. Carnival masks. They are very diverse.
6. Clothes and shoes. I recommend you to visit the «Fashion District» of Milan.
7. Sundried tomatoes. In markets, they are cost 7 between 10 Euros per kilogram.
8. Canned truffles. One jar of 50 grams costs 8 Euros.