Bari ranks 5th of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $1,536 a month in essentials, 24% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,943 covers that 1.3×. 106.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 8.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 10°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $689 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $903 |
| Groceries | $156 |
| Dining out | $372 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,536 |
| Avg net salary | $1,943 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,099 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,546 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bari, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.86 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.05 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.03 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.46 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.59 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.25 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.54 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.73 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.91 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.15 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.75 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.85 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.38 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.13 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.64 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.41 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.15 |
| Monthly transit pass | $40.34 |
| Taxi start | $5.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.05 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $247.52 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.63 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.91 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $53.32 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.64 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bari has 106.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 4th-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Bari runs 1 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8°C | 6.8°C | 76% | 52% | 56 mm |
| Feb | 11.1°C | 8.4°C | 73% | 48% | 53 mm |
| Mar | 12.6°C | 10.1°C | 71% | 49% | 73 mm |
| Apr | 15.6°C | 14°C | 68% | 47% | 48 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 19.6°C | 67% | 48% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 25.2°C | 26.3°C | 61% | 31% | 40 mm |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 29.7°C | 55% | 14% | 17 mm |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 29.7°C | 62% | 22% | 36 mm |
| Sep | 23.5°C | 24.6°C | 69% | 41% | 56 mm |
| Oct | 19.2°C | 19.3°C | 77% | 49% | 63 mm |
| Nov | 15.1°C | 13.9°C | 80% | 58% | 83 mm |
| Dec | 11.4°C | 9.1°C | 78% | 50% | 42 mm |
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