How much do you need to earn to live here, after Italy takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Italy's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Genoa is roughly €1,398/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €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
Second-hand 1BR 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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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Italy's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
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.