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Cost of Living in La Spezia

La Spezia, Liguria, Italy · Population 92,119

▼ -6% vs Italy average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€813 ($884)
Couple, monthly€1,464 ($1,592)
Family of four, monthly€1,914 ($2,080)

Estimated Prices in La Spezia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.00 ($8.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€32.02 ($34.80)per meal
Cappuccino€2.40 ($2.61)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€181 ($197)per month
Monthly public transport pass€29.35 ($31.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€77.37 ($84.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€22.41 ($24.36)per month
Fitness club membership€22.41 ($24.36)per month
Cinema ticket€5.87 ($6.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€402 ($437)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€280 ($304)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€839 ($912)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Spezia is €2,208 ($2,400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €813 ($884) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,057 ($1,149) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€280 ($304)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Aulla

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Marina di Carrara

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Carrara

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Massa

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Other Major Cities in Italy

Rome

Lazio · pop. 2,748,109

€1,082 ($1,176) / mo

Milan

Lombardy · pop. 1,354,196

€938 ($1,019) / mo

Naples

Campania · pop. 913,462

€866 ($942) / mo

Turin

Piedmont · pop. 841,600

€866 ($942) / mo

Palermo

Sicilia · pop. 630,167

€866 ($942) / mo

Genoa

Liguria · pop. 558,745

€866 ($942) / mo

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna · pop. 387,971

€866 ($942) / mo

Florence

Tuscany · pop. 360,930

€866 ($942) / mo

Living in La Spezia

La Spezia is one of the key cities in Italy. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €813 ($884), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €280 ($304) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,914 ($2,080) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,464 ($1,592) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Spezia is €2,208 ($2,400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,057 ($1,149) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Spezia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €813 ($884) per month in La Spezia including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Italy.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Spezia?
A net salary of around €1,057 ($1,149) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Spezia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Spezia is €2,208 ($2,400).
How much is rent in La Spezia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €402 ($437) per month in the city centre and €280 ($304) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €839 ($912).
Is La Spezia cheaper than Italy on average?
Yes — La Spezia is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Italy average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Spezia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €181 ($197) in La Spezia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in La Spezia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Spezia is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Spezia are estimates based on Italy national averages adjusted for city size (population 92,119). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.