What is the cost of living in Catania?

The cost of living in Catania is 62.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.2). Groceries are 45.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 42.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 532 per month. Local purchasing power index is 101.4 (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 · #306 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Catania?

Q: Should I move to Catania?

Catania, Italy has a cost of living 62.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 37.2). It is ranked #306 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 101.4 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.

62.8% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-62.8%

vs NYC

EUR 532

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,706

Net take-home

Strong

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: Catania

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

37.2 Mid-priced

Rent

14.1 Very affordable

Groceries

54.5 Affordable

Restaurants

57.1 Moderate

Purchasing Power

101.4 Strong

Rent in Catania

1-BR, city centre EUR 532/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 323/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 967/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 662/mo

Save by going outside centre 39% 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.

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CoL index 38.0

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CoL index 38.2

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