Cost of living in Italy

Summer 2022 prices are set to rise. What are the expected increases and how much will it cost to go on holiday in Italy in 2022?

Italy's 200 euro cost of living bonus, introduced by the country's Aid Decree (decreto Aiuti), should be in the pockets of Italian residents by July 2022. There has however been some confusion as to who exactly is eligible for these 200 euros, which are aimed at helping to pay household bills.

Italy has announced that it will be introducing a one-off 200 euro payment in the country's latest set of measures to soften the blow of rising living costs. The 200 euro bonus is aimed at certain groups of workers, the unemployed, and pensioners.

The long-awaited extension of Italy's Superbonus 110% scheme for home renovations is here.

How much does Italy depend on Russian gas? And how will Italy replace Russian gas if it stops importing it? What about the consequences for Italian companies, especially construction companies, and for the country's growth? What are the consequences for the pockets of Italian households?

Italy's newest bonus has arrived as a part of the recent Energy Decree, where Italian residents can apply for a discount on utility bills.

Buying goods and services in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin is becoming easier and easier across Europe. Fast Private Jet, a company specialising in business aviation, has compiled a ranking of the most crypto-friendly cities in Europe.

2022 will be remembered as another difficult year for Italian households.

The Italian government has approved the "Decreto Energia 2022" and this Energy Decree in Italy will mean cuts in electricity, gas and fuel prices (not just petrol).

According to a survey by Codacons, which analysed the cost of living in the main Italian cities, Milan is the most expensive city in Italy.

Italy has been one of the key pillars of the European Union since its inception, and a powerful economy within Europe longer still.

An autumn of increases in electricity and gas bills is on the horizon in Italy. But by how much?

How much do you need to live comfortably in Italy? What is the cost of living in Italy? These are just some of the questions we aim to answer in this guide to the cost of living in Italy in 2021.

At a time of uncertainty such as the present, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and cautious economic outlook, saving money is becoming increasingly important. You can start by reducing energy consumption in your home, especially if you have a second residence or holiday home in Italy.

Milan is the city where renting weighs most on household income among Southern European markets (excluding Greece) according to an analysis by idealista, the leading real estate portal in Italy. According to the study, based on market prices in the first quarter of 2021, households in Milan have to

Italy's Superbonus is a 110% tax credit of the expenditure made in order to improve a home’s energy efficiency, as well as lower its seismic risk. How does the 110 per cent superbonus work for non-residents in Italy?

The Italian “Dolce Vita” continues to attract expats from all over the world, and a significant amount of property demand in Italy comes from expats who have relocated to the country.

Electricity and gas prices will increase in Italy in 2021. The first quarter of 2021 will see an increase in electricity and gas bills of +4.5% and +5.3% respectively.

Living and working abroad and moving to Italy is an exciting prospect but planning for a big move abroad can be stressful, especially with the added uncertainty that 2020 brings.

The strengthening of the recovery in economic activity and consumption in Italy is driving up energy prices and consequently, household bills.

A GDP decline of more than 10% and recovery not before 2025.

The consulting firm Mercer has published the latest edition of its annual cost of living survey for expats living in major cities around the world. Hong Kong remains at the top of the list of the results list, although there are also some changes compared to previous years.

2020 emergency income is a new measure in Italy, part of the country's most recent decree law for the reopening of the country after the coronavirus crisis.

Spending the whole day at home in the midst of the coronavirus emergency has its own implications, such as the risk that electricity bill costs will rise steeply.

According to Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) data, the average annual family income in Italy is 31,393 euros.