What is the cost of living in Trieste?

The cost of living in Trieste is 59.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.9). Groceries are 35.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 27.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 723 per month. Local purchasing power index is 89.8 (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 · #269 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Trieste?

Q: Should I move to Trieste?

Trieste, Italy has a cost of living 59.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.9). It is ranked #269 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 89.8 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.

59.1% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-59.1%

vs NYC

EUR 723

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: Trieste

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

40.9 Mid-priced

Rent

17.9 Very affordable

Groceries

65.0 Moderate

Restaurants

72.5 Moderate

Purchasing Power

89.8 Moderate

Rent in Trieste

1-BR, city centre EUR 723/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 584/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,207/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 902/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.

🇮🇹 Genoa

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CoL index 41.2

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🇮🇹 Parma

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CoL index 41.9

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🇮🇹 Reggio Nell'emilia

Italy

CoL index 39.8

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