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Cost of Living in Ruvo di Puglia

Ruvo di Puglia, Puglia, Italy · Population 24,347

▼ -16% vs Italy average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€725 ($788)
Couple, monthly€1,304 ($1,418)
Family of four, monthly€1,703 ($1,851)

Estimated Prices in Ruvo di Puglia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.20 ($7.83)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€28.81 ($31.32)per meal
Cappuccino€2.16 ($2.35)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€163 ($177)per month
Monthly public transport pass€26.41 ($28.71)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€69.63 ($75.69)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€20.17 ($21.92)per month
Fitness club membership€20.17 ($21.92)per month
Cinema ticket€5.28 ($5.74)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€352 ($383)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€245 ($266)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€736 ($799)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ruvo di Puglia is €1,987 ($2,160) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €725 ($788) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €943 ($1,025) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€245 ($266)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Rome

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€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 Ruvo di Puglia

Ruvo di Puglia is one of the key cities in Italy. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €725 ($788), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €245 ($266) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,703 ($1,851) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,304 ($1,418) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ruvo di Puglia is €1,987 ($2,160). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €943 ($1,025) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruvo di Puglia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €725 ($788) per month in Ruvo di Puglia including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Italy.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ruvo di Puglia?
A net salary of around €943 ($1,025) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ruvo di Puglia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ruvo di Puglia is €1,987 ($2,160).
How much is rent in Ruvo di Puglia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €352 ($383) per month in the city centre and €245 ($266) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €736 ($799).
Is Ruvo di Puglia cheaper than Italy on average?
Yes — Ruvo di Puglia is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Italy average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ruvo di Puglia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €163 ($177) in Ruvo di Puglia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ruvo di Puglia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ruvo di Puglia is estimated at €26 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ruvo di Puglia are estimates based on Italy national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,347). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.