🇮🇹 Italy · #290 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Catania

10.1% below the Italy average

Ranked #290 of 538 cities · More expensive than 46.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Italy average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Catania

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 603/mo ≈ $696 EUR 338/mo ≈ $391 44%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,030/mo ≈ $1,190 EUR 717/mo ≈ $828 44%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-10.1% Affordable
Rent
-7.2% Average
Groceries
-15.7% Affordable
Restaurants
-9.5% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+21.9% Very strong

Living in Catania: What to Expect

Catania is affordable by global standards (ranked #290 of 538 cities). It is 10.1% cheaper than the Italy average, based on 21 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,677/month after tax (35.8% effective rate). See full Italy tax calculator →

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