Living cost and expenses in italy

Living costs and expenses in Italy can vary according to the city you choose. Apart from the education fee, the city’s culture and lifestyle also matter. Like the rent of the room, restaurants, hotels, transportation, and entertainment. If we compare the cities in Italy, Milan and Venice are known to be expensive in terms of accommodation, while in cities like Naples, Pisa or Genoa are cheaper.

 International students might have to pay €300-600 a month, depending on the size and how far you are staying away from campus. Like in Rome, the capital city students will have to pay €350-500 a month for a room, in Bologna a room may cost €350-500 per month, in Milan, it might cost €400-500 and in Pisa, a room might cost you €200-400. Talking about the groceries expenses that actually depend on each student and daily requirements but on average it might cost you €200 to €300 per month with a comfortable student lifestyle. Then, the public transport can cost you €200 to €250 per month. Italy is famous for its cuisine, especially pizza. So it totally depends on a student how much he/she is willing to spend on food outside.

Moving on to the tuition fee for the international students in the university, it totally depends on the type of college you choose- private or state-funded. Apart from that the tuition fee also depends on the course you opt for. For example, if we calculate the fee structure of the University of Bologna, the tuition fees are calculated on the basis of their household income. However, the minimum required fee is approximately €158 per year and can vary up to €2,200 – €6,100 per year as per the course.

How to save money as a student in Italy
Needless to say, what background a student belongs to, saving some penny in a foreign country is always in mind. Here are some tips for Nepali students/ international students who wish to study in Italy and find ways to save money.

• The most attractive tourist cities can rip you off by selling overpriced foods and drinks in bars and cafés of Rome, Venice, and Florence.
• You can save some euros on food, you can cook food in your room most of the time rather than eating outside or can also make use of the university canteen. Similarly, you can also buy food couples that can be accessible in many of the restaurants and cafes.
• Always look for student nights as you can get a coupon that will help you get cheaper drinks in clubs and bars.
• You must have a gravel card as you can reduce your transportation cost drastically.
• Most importantly, learn Italian as it can make your living experience easy and enjoyable. The local language will help you connect to the people of Italy.