How expensive is Genoa compared to the rest of Italy?

Genoa ranks #268 out of 577 cities globally. It is 1.2% cheaper than the Italy average, based on 23 cities. The rent index is 17.7 and local purchasing power is 99.7.

What is the average rent in Genoa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Genoa city centre costs approximately EUR 763 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 530 (saving 31%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 1,261.

Is Genoa affordable to live in?

Genoa is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706 per month after tax.

🇮🇹 Italy · 2026

Coste de Vida en Genoa

Cerca del promedio de Italy

Posición #268 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 53.6% de las ciudades del mundo

-1.2%

Coste de Vida

-17.7%

Alquiler

+1.9%

Supermercado

+13.6%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Italy · Ver ranking de Italy →

Precios de Alquiler en Genoa

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	EUR 763/mo ≈ $858	EUR 530/mo ≈ $596	31%
3 Dormitorios	EUR 1,261/mo ≈ $1,418	EUR 821/mo ≈ $923	35%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Genoa

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	EUR 2.15	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	EUR 1.62	2 sources
Bread (500g)	EUR 1.84	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	EUR 16.04	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	EUR 11.22	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	EUR 5.78	2 sources
Eggs (12)	EUR 3.98	1 source
Milk (1L)	EUR 1.70	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	EUR 1.27	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	EUR 3.04	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	EUR 7.31	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

EUR 2.15

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

EUR 1.62

Bread (500g)

EUR 1.84

Local cheese (1kg)

EUR 16.04

Chicken (1kg)

EUR 11.22

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

EUR 5.78

Eggs (12)

EUR 3.98

Milk (1L)

EUR 1.70

Potatoes (1kg)

EUR 1.27

Tomatoes (1kg)

EUR 3.04

Wine (mid-range)

EUR 7.31

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	EUR 5.59	2 sources
Cappuccino	EUR 1.55	1 source
McMeal	EUR 9.00	1 source
Cheap meal	EUR 15.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	EUR 71.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

EUR 5.59

Cappuccino

EUR 1.55

McMeal

EUR 9.00

Cheap meal

EUR 15.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

EUR 71.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	EUR 136.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	EUR 71.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	EUR 90.03	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	EUR 38.06	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

EUR 136.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

EUR 71.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

EUR 90.03

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

EUR 38.06

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	EUR 8.50	2 sources
Gym membership	EUR 55.25	2 sources

Cinema ticket

EUR 8.50

Gym membership

EUR 55.25

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	EUR 1.78	2 sources
Taxi start	EUR 6.00	1 source
Monthly pass	EUR 47.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

EUR 1.78

Taxi start

EUR 6.00

Monthly pass

EUR 47.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	EUR 173.90	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

EUR 173.90

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Genoa has a cost of living index of 41.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

41.1

Index

Sources

5.6

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

41.0

Expatistan

44.0

LivingCost

38.4

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

View all 577 cities | Data collected: Numbeo octubre 2026 · Expatistan marzo 2026 · LivingCost octubre 2026

Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

-1.2% Average

Alquiler

-17.7% Affordable

Supermercado

+1.9% Average

Restaurantes

-4.6% Average

Poder Adquisitivo

+13.6% Strong

Vivir en Genoa: Qué Esperar

Genoa es mid-priced según estándares globales (puesto #268 de 577 ciudades). Está 1.2% más barato que el promedio de Italy, basado en 23 ciudades.

Los comestibles son average, mientras que comer fuera es average. Rent ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Groceries es lo más caro.

Los trabajadores en Italy con EUR 50,000 brutos se llevan EUR 2,706/mes neto después de impuestos (35.1%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Italy →