What is the cost of living in Brescia?

The cost of living in Brescia is 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). Groceries are 27.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 22.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 826 per month. Local purchasing power index is 80.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #202 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Brescia?

Q: Should I move to Brescia?

Brescia, Italy has a cost of living 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). It is ranked #202 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 80.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

54.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-54.4%

vs NYC

EUR 826

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,706

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Italy → EUR 2,706/month net after tax (35.1% effective rate). Full Italy tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Brescia

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

45.6 Mid-priced

Rent

23.0 Very affordable

Groceries

72.1 Moderate

Restaurants

77.9 Above average

Purchasing Power

80.1 Moderate

Rent in Brescia

1-BR, city centre EUR 826/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 670/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,680/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,213/mo

Save by going outside centre 19% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Italy take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Net take-home (35.1% effective rate, single filer)

Full Italy tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇮🇹 Modena

Italy

CoL index 44.8

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🇮🇹 Treviso

Italy

CoL index 44.4

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🇮🇹 Padova

Italy

CoL index 44.2

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