Como, Italy, Italy — cost of living
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Como, Italy

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About Como, Italy

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$898
Family of 4 / mo
$2,277
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,290

Como is a beautiful city located in northern Italy , near the stunning Lake Como. It is known for its picturesque views, charming streets, and rich history. The city is surrounded by mountains, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Como· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $214.84
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $148.74
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $61.69
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $142.79

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,132

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.77
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.61
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.61
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.47
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.29

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $19.83
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $92.55
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $10.58

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $25.74
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.8
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.46
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.21
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.62
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.35
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $2.54
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.01
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.8
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.93
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $7.4
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $15.17
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $24.41
  • Dozen EggsUSD $5.62
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.21
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $4.81
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.89

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $552.71
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,124
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $594.94
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,909
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,587
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $313.21

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $50.68
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $19.83
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $13.22
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $771.22
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $15,865

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $6.38
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $8.6
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $31,069
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $52.89
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $46.28
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,696
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.99

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $39.52
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $243.17

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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