✦ 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%
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
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) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
✈ Search cheap flights
Sponsored
? Frequently asked questions
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.
❖ Compare Naples with…
★ Ranked in
Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.