🇮🇹 Italy · #276 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Palermo

7.3% below the Italy average

Ranked #276 of 538 cities · More expensive than 48.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Italy average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Palermo

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 658/mo ≈ $767 EUR 444/mo ≈ $517 33%
3-Bedroom EUR 990/mo ≈ $1,153 EUR 649/mo ≈ $756 33%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.3% Average
Rent
-7.0% Average
Groceries
-5.5% Average
Restaurants
-11.7% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-5.5% Average

Living in Palermo: What to Expect

Palermo is average by global standards (ranked #276 of 538 cities). It is 7.3% cheaper than the Italy average, based on 21 cities.

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

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer 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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