Catania is the cheapest of Italy's 10 priced cities — $1,243 a month in essentials, 44% below Milan at $2,221. The average net salary of $1,904 covers that 1.5×. 105.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 9.7 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 11°C, Jul 29°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 | $390 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $622 |
| Groceries | $149 |
| Dining out | $346 |
| Utilities | $321 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,243 |
| Avg net salary | $1,904 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $784 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,187 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Catania, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.33 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.32 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.03 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.88 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.29 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.68 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.68 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.53 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.29 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.14 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.76 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.67 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.46 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.61 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.46 |
| Taxi start | $7.49 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.07 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $283.13 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $37.57 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.18 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $65.31 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.08 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Catania has 105.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Catania runs 1 below 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 | 11.2°C | 9.4°C | 78% | 45% | 45 mm |
| Feb | 12.2°C | 10.5°C | 76% | 44% | 65 mm |
| Mar | 13.6°C | 12.2°C | 74% | 44% | 54 mm |
| Apr | 16.6°C | 16°C | 70% | 45% | 29 mm |
| May | 20.7°C | 21.3°C | 68% | 41% | 38 mm |
| Jun | 25.8°C | 27.9°C | 62% | 27% | 28 mm |
| Jul | 29.2°C | 32.1°C | 57% | 8% | 10 mm |
| Aug | 28.8°C | 32.2°C | 62% | 17% | 18 mm |
| Sep | 25.4°C | 28°C | 70% | 37% | 52 mm |
| Oct | 21.2°C | 22.7°C | 78% | 44% | 73 mm |
| Nov | 16.9°C | 16.9°C | 81% | 49% | 85 mm |
| Dec | 12.9°C | 11.7°C | 80% | 43% | 32 mm |
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