Palermo ranks 2nd of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $1,284 a month in essentials, 3% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,589 covers that 1.2×. 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 8.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 12°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 | $512 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $759 |
| Groceries | $156 |
| Dining out | $320 |
| Utilities | $259 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,284 |
| Avg net salary | $1,589 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $748 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,141 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Palermo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.56 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.11 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.03 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.40 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.32 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.87 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.88 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.02 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.21 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.22 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.03 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.24 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.43 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.61 |
| Monthly transit pass | $36.88 |
| Taxi start | $3.46 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.15 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.04 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $231.58 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.47 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.37 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $47.64 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Palermo has 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Palermo runs 4 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 | 11.8°C | 10°C | 80% | 57% | 57 mm |
| Feb | 12.5°C | 10.8°C | 78% | 53% | 70 mm |
| Mar | 14°C | 12.6°C | 77% | 52% | 75 mm |
| Apr | 16.8°C | 16.2°C | 72% | 49% | 42 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 21.1°C | 69% | 44% | 67 mm |
| Jun | 25.7°C | 27.8°C | 62% | 29% | 23 mm |
| Jul | 28.9°C | 31.8°C | 58% | 8% | 5 mm |
| Aug | 28.6°C | 32°C | 64% | 17% | 31 mm |
| Sep | 25.4°C | 28.1°C | 71% | 41% | 59 mm |
| Oct | 21.5°C | 22.9°C | 77% | 49% | 88 mm |
| Nov | 17.1°C | 17.1°C | 82% | 58% | 85 mm |
| Dec | 13.4°C | 12.2°C | 81% | 56% | 50 mm |
Need the full Italy model?
Open the gated deep-dive for city shortlist, cost detail, weather, visa, tax, dating-market signals, and subregion rankings.
Unlock Italy deep-dive