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Cost of Living in Quartu Sant’Elena

Quartu Sant’Elena, Sardegna, Italy · Population 68,585

▼ -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 Quartu Sant’Elena

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 Quartu Sant’Elena 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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Nearby Cities

Quartucciu

1 km away · Sardegna

Selargius

2 km away · Sardegna

Monserrato

4 km away · Sardegna

Pirri

5 km away · Sardegna

Sìnnai

7 km away · Sardegna

Cagliari

7 km away · Sardegna

Sestu

10 km away · Sardegna

Elmas

12 km away · Sardegna

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 Quartu Sant’Elena

Quartu Sant’Elena 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 Quartu Sant’Elena 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 Quartu Sant’Elena expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €813 ($884) per month in Quartu Sant’Elena 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 Quartu Sant’Elena?
A net salary of around €1,057 ($1,149) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Quartu Sant’Elena with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Quartu Sant’Elena is €2,208 ($2,400).
How much is rent in Quartu Sant’Elena?
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 Quartu Sant’Elena cheaper than Italy on average?
Yes — Quartu Sant’Elena 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 Quartu Sant’Elena?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €181 ($197) in Quartu Sant’Elena. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Quartu Sant’Elena compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Quartu Sant’Elena is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Quartu Sant’Elena are estimates based on Italy national averages adjusted for city size (population 68,585). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.