✦ Cost of living
Naples
Naples, Italy
US = 100
In plain terms: Naples is about 5% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $750/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing88−12%
- Food & groceries100−0%
- Transport78−22%
- Utilities118+18%
- Healthcare80−20%
- Goods & services104+4%
Is Naples expensive?
Not really — Naples indexes at 95 against a US average of 100, so a month here lands within a few percent of a typical US city. Expect the surprises in individual lines rather than in the total.
Of the 87 cities we track, Naples ranks #57 by overall cost — 30 of them are cheaper.
What a month in Naples costs
One person
$2,310/mo
A one-bedroom outside the centre, modest everyday spending.
Couple
$3,320/mo
A one-bedroom in the centre, two adults sharing the bills.
Family of four
$5,700/mo
A three-bedroom in the centre, two adults and two children.
| Monthly line | One person | Couple | Family of four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $560 | $750 | $1,400 |
| Food & groceries | $460 | $670 | $1,120 |
| Transport | $470 | $690 | $1,150 |
| Utilities | $240 | $350 | $590 |
| Healthcare | $220 | $330 | $550 |
| Goods & services | $360 | $530 | $890 |
| Total per month | $2,310 | $3,320 | $5,700 |
Estimates, not quotes. Rent comes from this city's own figures; every other line is a US-average household basket (shaped by the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey) scaled by this city's category index. Your own total moves with the neighbourhood, your habits and whether you run a car. How we calculate these figures →
Good to know before you move to Naples
Chaotic, soulful and steeped in history under the gaze of Vesuvius — the most affordable of Italy's big cities and the birthplace of pizza. Incredible food and coastline offset the notorious bureaucracy and patchy services.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Internet
- 100 Mbps
- English
- Rarely spoken
- Safety
- 48/100
- Climate
- ❄ 10°C · ☀ 25°C · 280 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Power
- F/L · 230V
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Popular areas
- Chiaia · Vomero · Centro Storico · Posillipo
About
“Birthplace of pizza”
Chaotic, soulful and steeped in history under the gaze of Vesuvius — the most affordable of Italy's big cities and the birthplace of pizza. Incredible food and coastline offset the notorious bureaucracy and patchy services.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coordinates
- 40.85, 14.27
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
43%
Income tax
progressive
22%
VAT / sales
24%
Corporate
26%
Capital gains
$1,900
Avg net salary
per month
Plus regional/municipal surcharges.
Flat-tax regimes for new residents and impatriates.
Visas & residency
Quota-based work permits (Decreto Flussi); new digital-nomad route.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Passive income.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Quality of life
67/100
Safety
48/100
Healthcare
78/100
Pollution
52/100
Internet
100 Mbps
Jan avg
+10 °C
Jul avg
+25 °C
Sunny days
280/yr
Walkability
80/100
Public transit
66/100
Family-friendly
64/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Low
- Expat community
- Small
- Coworking spaces
- 15
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Minimum wage (EU + Türkiye): Eurostat earn_mw_cur, 2026-S2 · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
Can you live in Naples without a car?
74/100
Car-free score
80/100
Walkability
66/100
Public transport
Mostly — at 74/100, Naples handles everyday trips on foot and by public transport, but a car still helps for weekend trips, bulk shopping and anything outside the built-up core.
Transport in Naples indexes at 78 against a US average of 100 — about 22% cheaper than a typical US city. That line covers fares, fuel and running a vehicle, so it is the one that moves most when you drop the car.
Naples ranks #33 of 87 cities we track for walkability. See the most walkable cities →
The car-free score is our own composite: 60% walkability, 40% public transport, both on a 0–100 scale. Like the rest of our quality-of-life figures, they are calibrated estimates, not official statistics.
Cost of living in Naples — in your currency
- 1-bed rent, city centre$750
- 1-bed rent, outside centre$560
- Inexpensive meal$13
- Monthly transit pass$45
- Utilities (monthly)$190
Converted from USD at approximate rates (2026-09).
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? Frequently asked questions
Is Naples, IT expensive to live in?
Naples, IT's cost-of-living index is 95 (US average = 100) — about 5% cheaper than a typical US city — and it ranks #57 of the 87 cities we track. On our estimates one person needs around $2,310 a month and a family of four around $5,700, rent included.
How much does it cost to live in Naples, IT?
Naples, IT's cost-of-living index is 95 (US average = 100) — about 5% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $750 per month.
What are the average living costs in Naples, IT?
Living costs in Naples, IT are about 5% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 95 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $750. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Naples, IT?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $750 per month, and around $560 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Italy?
Italy has a top income-tax rate of 43% and a VAT or sales tax of 22%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Naples, IT?
Naples, IT averages around +10 °C in January and +25 °C in July, with roughly 280 sunny days a year.
Is Naples, IT safe?
Naples, IT scores 48 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
Can you live in Naples, IT without a car?
Naples, IT scores 74/100 on our car-free score — 80/100 for walkability and 66/100 for public transport. The higher the score, the more of daily life you can cover on foot or by transit instead of paying to run a car.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.