How much should I expect to pay for monthly utility bills as a student in Italy?
With basic utilities, mobile service and internet, monthly bills in Italy can come to around EUR 165 to EUR 372. The amount depends on home size, the number of people sharing, and your electricity and heating use. Winter can push the total up.
After adding basic home utilities, mobile service and internet, your total monthly bill in Italy can come to around EUR 165 to 372 (approx INR 17,980 to 40,537). The amount mainly depends on your home size, how many people live there and your electricity and heating use.
Main monthly utility costs
| Utility | Monthly cost in EUR |
|---|---|
| Electricity, heating, cooling, water and garbage for an 85 sq. metre apartment | 135 to 318.75 (approx INR 14,711 to 34,734) |
| Mobile plan with calls and 10 GB or more data | 6 to 15 (approx INR 654 to 1,635) |
| Broadband internet with unlimited data | 24 to 37.78 (approx INR 2,615 to 4,117) |
What changes the bill
- Season: bills can rise in places with colder winters where heating stays on longer.
- Home size and number of people sharing.
- Whether the landlord already includes some bills in the rent.
My Advice
Before you sign a rental agreement, ask the landlord which bills are already included, since water or building charges are sometimes covered in the rent. Sharing a flat splits the bills. These are estimates and vary by city and season.
How much will a month in Italy cost you?
Rent, food and travel. A real monthly budget, city by city.
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