Italy vs Italy · 314 km apart
Italy
single / month
Cheaper overallItaly
single / month
| Expense | Messina | Naples | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.70 | $9.22 | Messina |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.80 | $36.89 | Messina |
| Cappuccino | $2.61 | $2.77 | Messina |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $197 | $209 | Messina |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.90 | $33.81 | Messina |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.10 | $89.15 | Messina |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.36 | $25.82 | Messina |
| Fitness club membership | $24.36 | $25.82 | Messina |
| Cinema ticket | $6.38 | $6.76 | Messina |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $437 | $470 | Messina |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $304 | $327 | Messina |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $912 | $981 | Messina |
| Total single-person budget | $884 | $942 | Messina |
| Average net salary | $2,400 | $2,544 |
Messina is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Messina runs about $884 versus $942 in Naples — a difference of roughly 7%.
Salary-adjusted, Naples leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Messina · Full cost of living in Naples