Cost of living in Venice, Italy

Summary of cost of living in Venice

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,381
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,773
  • Cost of living in Venice is cheaper than in 45% of cities in Italy (5 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Venice is cheaper than in 74% of cities in Western Europe (57 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Venice is cheaper than in 60% of cities in the World (137 out of 229)
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List of prices in Venice
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.15
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.30
12 eggs, large €3.91
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.41
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €5.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.42
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.82
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.39
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €7
2 liters of coca-cola €1.88
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.27
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,447
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €985
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €184
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €814
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €558
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €146
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €23
40” flat screen tv €427
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €97
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €7
Hourly rate for cleaning help €10
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €87
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €34
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €78
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €92
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €12,642
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.47
Monthly ticket public transport €36
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €24
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €91
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.60
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €4.75
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €2.73
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.86
Tube of toothpaste €1.77
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €18
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €29
2 tickets to the movies €17
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €90
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €66
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €1.73
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.49
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €327
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.14
1 month of gym membership in business district €46
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.29
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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Venice position in our World Ranking

the world
137th
out of 229
western europe
57th
out of 77
italy
5th
out of 11

Cheapest and most expensive products in Venice compared to other cities:

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