Should I move to Palermo?

Palermo, Italy has a cost of living 44.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.0). It is ranked #293 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 97.2 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.

What is the cost of living in Palermo?

The cost of living in Palermo is 44.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 56.0). Groceries are 37.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 47.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 382 per month. Local purchasing power index is 97.2 (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 · #293 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Palermo?

44.0% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-44.0%

vs NYC

EUR 382

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,706

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Palermo?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Italy → EUR 2,706/mån netto efter skatt (35.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Palermo

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

56.0 Moderate

Hyra

14.9 Very affordable

Livsmedel

62.5 Moderate

Restauranger

53.0 Affordable

Köpkraft

97.2 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Palermo

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 382/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 287/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 666/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Nettolön (35.1% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇹 Catania

Italy

CoL index 55.4

Jämför Catania vs Palermo → →

🇮🇹 Bari

Italy

CoL index 57.8

Jämför Bari vs Palermo → →

🇮🇹 Bergamo

Italy

CoL index 58.0

Jämför Bergamo vs Palermo → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Palermo — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator →

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