How much do you need to earn to live in Genoa? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Italy's tax system.
You need at least €1,398/month gross to live in Genoa on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,129/month gross (€1,636 net after ~23% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €550 Cheapest neighborhood (Sampierdarena) | €890 Median neighborhood | €1,010 Premium neighborhood (Castelletto) |
| Groceries | €298 | €358 | €447 |
| Transport | €36 | €36 | €36 |
| Utilities | €148 | €148 | €148 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €170 | €204 | €255 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,202 | €1,636 | €1,896 |
€1,398/month gross
€2,129/month gross
€2,568/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Genoa
Sampierdarena
12 min by train
€550 - €690
Nervi
20 min by train
€740 - €900
Centro Storico
5 min by walk
€800 - €980
Castelletto
10 min by funicular
€920 - €1,100
Albaro
15 min by bus
€860 - €1,040
Centro Storico
5 min by walk
€800 - €980
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Italy's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,398/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Genoa. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,129/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Italy.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Genoa is approximately €858/month. Rents range from €550 in Sampierdarena to €1,100 in Castelletto.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Genoa cost approximately €298. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Italy are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,398/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 14%. At the comfortable level of €2,129/month, it rises to approximately 23%. This includes income tax and social contributions.