How much do you need to earn to live in Turin? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Italy's tax system.
You need at least €1,598/month gross to live in Turin on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €1,958/month gross (€1,535 net after ~22% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €700 Cheapest neighborhood (Vanchiglia) | €825 Median neighborhood | €1,000 Premium neighborhood (Crocetta) |
| Groceries | €290 | €348 | €435 |
| Transport | €38 | €38 | €38 |
| Utilities | €143 | €143 | €143 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €150 | €180 | €225 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,321 | €1,534 | €1,841 |
€1,598/month gross
€1,958/month gross
€2,474/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Turin
Vanchiglia
10 min by bus
€700 - €850
San Salvario
10 min by tram
€750 - €900
Lingotto
15 min by metro
€750 - €900
Crocetta
12 min by metro
€900 - €1,100
Centro
5 min by walk
€850 - €1,050
Lingotto
15 min by metro
€750 - €900
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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 €1,598/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Turin. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €1,958/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 Turin is approximately €875/month. Rents range from €700 in Vanchiglia to €1,100 in Crocetta.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Turin cost approximately €290. 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 €1,598/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 17%. At the comfortable level of €1,958/month, it rises to approximately 22%. This includes income tax and social contributions.