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 Verona is roughly €1,702/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €2,421/month gross (€1,810 net after ~25% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €740 Cheapest neighborhood (Borgo Roma) | €1,075 Median neighborhood | €1,285 Premium neighborhood (Borgo Trento) |
| Groceries | €300 | €360 | €450 |
| Transport | €37 | €37 | €37 |
| Utilities | €146 | €146 | €146 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €160 | €192 | €240 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,383 | €1,810 | €2,158 |
€1,702/month gross
€2,421/month gross
€3,102/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Verona.
Borgo Roma
15 min by bus
€740 - €920
Veronetta
8 min by walk
€860 - €1,040
San Zeno
10 min by walk
€980 - €1,170
Borgo Trento
10 min by bus
€1,170 - €1,400
Centro Storico
5 min by walk
€1,100 - €1,300
San Zeno
10 min by walk
€980 - €1,170
All 5 neighborhoods, the full expense sheet, and what you could save.
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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 €1,702/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Verona. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,421/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 Verona is approximately €1,068/month. Rents range from €740 in Borgo Roma to €1,400 in Borgo Trento.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Verona cost approximately €300. 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 €1,702/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 19%. At the comfortable level of €2,421/month, it rises to approximately 25%. This includes income tax and social contributions.