How much do you need to earn to live in Verona? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Italy's tax system.
You need at least €1,702/month gross to live in Verona on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €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
1-bedroom second-hand 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
See all 5 neighborhoods, detailed expense breakdowns, and savings projections.
Explore VeronaEnter your actual salary to see your take-home pay, affordable neighborhoods, and savings potential.
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 €1,702/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.