Genoa ranks 3rd of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $1,514 a month in essentials, 22% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,151 covers that 1.4×. 110 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 11.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 9°C, Jul 26°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 | $612 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $892 |
| Groceries | $187 |
| Dining out | $380 |
| Utilities | $280 |
| Local transport | $55 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,514 |
| Avg net salary | $2,151 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $953 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,464 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Genoa, 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 | $80.68 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.83 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.07 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.04 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.37 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.93 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.48 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.41 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.92 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $18.52 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.91 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.78 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.19 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.50 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $55.32 |
| Taxi start | $6.92 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.38 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.08 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $247.59 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $32.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.75 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $53.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Genoa has 110 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Genoa runs 4 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 | 8.8°C | 6°C | 74% | 54% | 78 mm |
| Feb | 10.2°C | 7.7°C | 75% | 57% | 104 mm |
| Mar | 12.3°C | 10°C | 70% | 54% | 98 mm |
| Apr | 15.2°C | 13.9°C | 71% | 54% | 85 mm |
| May | 18.6°C | 18.9°C | 78% | 63% | 127 mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 25.4°C | 78% | 55% | 88 mm |
| Jul | 25.7°C | 29.3°C | 76% | 42% | 51 mm |
| Aug | 25.7°C | 29.1°C | 74% | 43% | 83 mm |
| Sep | 21.9°C | 23.5°C | 76% | 49% | 99 mm |
| Oct | 17.8°C | 17.9°C | 80% | 58% | 192 mm |
| Nov | 13°C | 11.4°C | 79% | 59% | 150 mm |
| Dec | 9.9°C | 7.6°C | 79% | 56% | 110 mm |
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