Italy
Italy's rugged second-largest island with the Caribbean-rivaling emerald waters of Costa Smeralda, ancient nuraghe ruins, and a distinct cultural identity.
#88 of 250
24% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 792
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Basic Grocery Basket — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Sardinia is the 88. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 792 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 healthcare.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
14 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 7, 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 Sardinia, Italy. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/sardinia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 838.13 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 938.71 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Subito.it |
| 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 | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 145.28 / 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, H&M, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 51.84 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| 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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per month
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per month
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