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Cost of Living in L’Aquila

L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy · Population 69,558

▼ -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 L’Aquila

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 L’Aquila 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.

Compare L’Aquila

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Nearby Cities

Paganica

7 km away · Abruzzo

Celano

33 km away · Abruzzo

Avezzano

36 km away · Abruzzo

Teramo

42 km away · Abruzzo

Rieti

44 km away · Lazio

Penne

44 km away · Abruzzo

Atri

55 km away · Abruzzo

Folignano

56 km away · Marche

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 L’Aquila

L’Aquila 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 L’Aquila 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 L’Aquila expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €813 ($884) per month in L’Aquila 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 L’Aquila?
A net salary of around €1,057 ($1,149) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in L’Aquila with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in L’Aquila is €2,208 ($2,400).
How much is rent in L’Aquila?
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 L’Aquila cheaper than Italy on average?
Yes — L’Aquila 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 L’Aquila?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €181 ($197) in L’Aquila. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in L’Aquila compare?
A monthly public transport pass in L’Aquila is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for L’Aquila are estimates based on Italy national averages adjusted for city size (population 69,558). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.