Italy
A raw, chaotic, and utterly captivating southern Italian city—birthplace of pizza, gateway to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, with a fierce local pride.
#82 of 250
29% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 870
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Basic Grocery Basket — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Naples is the 82. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 870 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 252% above the median city and adds $ 328 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 419, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 9. It is also pricier than usual for transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
22 prices on this page come from live scrapers (17 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Naples, Italy. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/naples. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 882.83 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 894.01 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,396.89 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,452.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| Cappuccino | 2.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Café Menus (Named Venues) |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 39.86 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.48 / trip | 1 | 2026-09-28 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 4.47 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.33 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.27 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 418.58 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 8.93 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 30.16 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 39.00 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 8.94 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 111.75 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 2.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 54.08 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 51.84 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 131.31 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 47.48 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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Monthly average costs by category
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per month
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per month
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per month
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