How expensive is Genoa compared to the rest of Italy?

Genoa ranks #267 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.5% 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

Levnadskostnader i Genoa

Nära Italy-genomsnittet

Placering #267 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 53.7% av städerna i världen

-0.5%

Levnadskostnader

-17.7%

Hyra

+1.9%

Livsmedel

+13.6%

Köpkraft

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Hyrespriser i Genoa

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	EUR 763/mo ≈ $864	EUR 530/mo ≈ $600	31%
3 rum	EUR 1,261/mo ≈ $1,428	EUR 821/mo ≈ $930	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 41.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

41.2

Index

Sources

5.5

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

41.0

Expatistan

44.0

LivingCost

38.5

ShouldIMove price index

No data

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

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Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-0.5% Average

Hyra

-17.7% Affordable

Livsmedel

+1.9% Average

Restauranger

-4.6% Average

Köpkraft

+13.6% Strong

Att bo i Genoa: vad du kan förvänta dig

Genoa är mid-priced enligt globala mått (plats #267 av 577 städer). 0.5% billigare än Italy-genomsnittet, baserat på 23 städer.

Matvaror är average, medan att äta ute är average. Rent erbjuder bäst värde, medan Groceries är dyrast.

Anställda i Italy med EUR 50,000 brutto får EUR 2,706/mån netto efter skatt (effektiv skattesats: 35.1%%). Se hela skattekalkylatorn för Italy →