14.9% below the Italy average
Ranked #328 of 577 cities · More expensive than 43.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Italy average · See Italy ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 654/mo ≈ $735 | EUR 441/mo ≈ $496 | 33% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 983/mo ≈ $1,105 | EUR 645/mo ≈ $725 | 34% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Palermo has a cost of living index of 35.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Palermo is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #328 of 577 cities). It is 14.9% cheaper than the Italy average, based on 23 cities.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is very affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,706/month after tax (35.1% effective rate). See full Italy tax calculator →
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