Cost of Living

Palermo, Italy

Live cost-of-living data for Palermo — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
23/ 10077% cheaper than New York
$1,500/mo
Median Income
54/100
Safety
27%
Income Tax
mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$590/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$450/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,100/month
Food & Groceries
38/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.4/kg
Transportation
35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$32/month
One-Way Ticket$1.4/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$350/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$300/course
Entertainment
45/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$32/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
40/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$45/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
52/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$550/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
42/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

102 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Mondello, La Kalsa, Vucciria

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palermo cheap to live in?

Palermo has a cost of living index of 23/100, where New York = 100. It is 77% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Palermo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Palermo costs approximately $590/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $450/month.

Is Palermo good for digital nomads?

Palermo has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 102 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Palermo?

The median net monthly salary in Palermo is approximately $1,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 27%.

How does Palermo compare to New York for cost of living?

Palermo (cost index 23) is 77% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,925/month by moving from New York to Palermo.

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