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Cost of Living in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa
Italian university cities with modest living costs. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €350 – €650/month
- Total €848 – €1,148/month
- ≈ ₹0.9 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh/month
- 6 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa as a student?
Budget €848 – €1,148 a month (about ₹0.9 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh), or €10,200 – €13,800 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €350 – €650. Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa is the cheapest of the 3 cities we track in Italy.
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Official sources: Universitaly — Study in Italy
Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €350 – €650 a month
- Monthly budget
- €848 – €1,148
- Yearly budget
- €10,200 – €13,800
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹11 lakh – ₹15 lakh
- Health cover
- Private insurance or voluntary enrolment in the national health service (SSN)
- Getting around
- Under-26 annual transit passes in most cities
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
Monthly budget
Student budget in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa
Cook at home
Groceries for about €250 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Under-26 annual transit passes in most cities
Work part-time
Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
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About €848 – €1,148 (₹0.9 lakh – ₹1.3 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €350 – €650 a month.
Part-time work (up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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