✦ Cost of living
Turin
Turin, Italy
US = 100
In plain terms: Turin is about 4% 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%
- Transport80−20%
- Utilities115+15%
- Healthcare88−12%
- Goods & services104+4%
Is Turin expensive?
Not really — Turin indexes at 96 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, Turin ranks #56 by overall cost — 31 of them are cheaper.
What a month in Turin costs
One person
$2,340/mo
A one-bedroom outside the centre, modest everyday spending.
Couple
$3,360/mo
A one-bedroom in the centre, two adults sharing the bills.
Family of four
$5,780/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 | $480 | $700 | $1,180 |
| Utilities | $230 | $350 | $580 |
| Healthcare | $250 | $360 | $610 |
| Goods & services | $360 | $530 | $890 |
| Total per month | $2,340 | $3,360 | $5,780 |
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 Turin
An elegant, arcaded baroque city under an Alpine backdrop — Italy's car-making capital and former royal seat, with world-class cafés and aperitivo culture. Cheaper and calmer than Milan or Rome, it's an underrated base with the trade-off of a quieter job market.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Internet
- 150 Mbps
- English
- Fairly common
- Safety
- 60/100
- Climate
- ❄ 3°C · ☀ 23°C · 200 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Power
- F/L · 230V
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Popular areas
- Centro · San Salvario · Vanchiglia · Crocetta
About
“Cradle of Italian industry”
An elegant, arcaded baroque city under an Alpine backdrop — Italy's car-making capital and former royal seat, with world-class cafés and aperitivo culture. Cheaper and calmer than Milan or Rome, it's an underrated base with the trade-off of a quieter job market.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coordinates
- 45.07, 7.69
- 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
69/100
Safety
60/100
Healthcare
82/100
Pollution
55/100
Internet
150 Mbps
Jan avg
+3 °C
Jul avg
+23 °C
Sunny days
200/yr
Walkability
82/100
Public transit
74/100
Family-friendly
70/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Medium
- Coworking spaces
- 20
- 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 Turin without a car?
79/100
Car-free score
82/100
Walkability
74/100
Public transport
Yes — Turin scores 79/100 on our car-free score, so commuting, errands and nights out all work on foot or by public transport. Most residents here can skip car ownership entirely, and the savings go straight into the rest of the budget.
Transport in Turin indexes at 80 against a US average of 100 — about 20% 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.
Turin ranks #20 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 Turin — in your currency
- 1-bed rent, city centre$750
- 1-bed rent, outside centre$560
- Inexpensive meal$16
- Monthly transit pass$40
- Utilities (monthly)$190
Converted from USD at approximate rates (2026-09).
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? Frequently asked questions
Is Turin, IT expensive to live in?
Turin, IT's cost-of-living index is 96 (US average = 100) — about 4% cheaper than a typical US city — and it ranks #56 of the 87 cities we track. On our estimates one person needs around $2,340 a month and a family of four around $5,780, rent included.
How much does it cost to live in Turin, IT?
Turin, IT's cost-of-living index is 96 (US average = 100) — about 4% 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 Turin, IT?
Living costs in Turin, IT are about 4% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 96 (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 Turin, 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 Turin, IT?
Turin, IT averages around +3 °C in January and +23 °C in July, with roughly 200 sunny days a year.
Is Turin, IT safe?
Turin, IT scores 60 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
Can you live in Turin, IT without a car?
Turin, IT scores 79/100 on our car-free score — 82/100 for walkability and 74/100 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.