Freepick
14 March 2022, Redaction
According to a survey by Codacons, which analysed the cost of living in the main Italian cities, Milan is the most expensive city in Italy. Let's take a look at the ranking of the most important cities.
By comparing prices and rates of a basket of different goods and services: from the cost of meat and fruit and vegetables to hairdressers, dentists and bars, Codacons has drawn up a list of cities where living costs the most.
According to Codacons president Carlo Rienzi, "the cost of living is extremely diversified over the territory, with southern cities being on average cheaper than northern Italy - explains president Carlo Rienzi - Prices and rates, however, appear to be constantly evolving: the increases in electricity and gas bills have in fact led to cascading increases in retail prices in recent weeks, due to higher costs for businesses and activities that are inevitably passed on to consumers through price list increases".
Italy's most expensive cities in 2021
In the ranking of the most expensive cities in Italy, Milan is in first place, where you have to spend an average of 47% more to eat than in Naples, which is third in the ranking, but first for the Tari, the tax on waste (507.96 euros). To buy a basket of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and bread, the Lombard capital spends an average of 99.24 euros, compared to 67.58 in Naples.
For a cup of coffee at the bar, Trento is the most expensive (an average of 1.24 euros for an espresso), followed by Trieste (1.14 euros) and Bologna (1.13 euros), against an average of 0.82 euros per cup in Catanzaro. If you want to go to the hairdresser, it is better to avoid Bari, where it costs 26.48 euros compared to 11.80 euros in Naples.
And what about specialist visits or the dentist? A filling in Palermo costs about 66 euros, compared to 174 euros in Aosta. While going to the gynaecologist costs 80 euros in Naples compared to 155 euros in Trento and Milan.
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Now, let's delve into the information provided in the article from Freepick on March 14, 2022, regarding the cost of living in Italian cities, particularly the analysis conducted by Codacons:
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Milan as the Most Expensive City: According to the survey by Codacons, Milan emerges as the most expensive city in Italy. The analysis takes into account a diverse basket of goods and services, including the costs of meat, fruit and vegetables, hairdressers, dentists, and even bars.
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Geographical Disparities: Codacons President Carlo Rienzi highlights the substantial diversification in the cost of living across the Italian territory. Southern cities are generally more affordable than their northern counterparts. This regional variation is a crucial factor shaping the overall cost of living in Italy.
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Factors Influencing Price Changes: Carlo Rienzi points out that the prices and rates are subject to constant evolution. Recent increases in electricity and gas bills have resulted in cascading effects on retail prices. Higher costs for businesses and activities are being passed on to consumers through price list increases.
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Milan's Cost Breakdown: In 2021, Milan tops the list of expensive cities in Italy. The article provides specifics on the cost breakdown, indicating that in Milan, on average, you have to spend 47% more to eat than in Naples, which is third in the ranking. Milan spends an average of 99.24 euros on a basket of goods compared to Naples' 67.58 euros.
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City-specific Costs: The article also highlights specific costs in different cities. For instance, Trento is the most expensive for a cup of coffee at the bar (1.24 euros for an espresso), while Bari is expensive for a visit to the hairdresser (26.48 euros).
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Regional Variances in Health Services: The survey extends to health services, revealing disparities in costs for dental and gynecological services. A filling in Palermo costs about 66 euros, while the same service in Aosta is significantly higher at 174 euros. Similarly, a visit to the gynecologist costs 80 euros in Naples compared to 155 euros in Trento and Milan.
In summary, this comprehensive analysis by Codacons sheds light on the multifaceted nature of the cost of living in Italian cities, encompassing a wide range of goods and services, and influenced by both regional and economic factors.
