VanBasket Italy

Food Prices in Italy — November 2026

Name: Italy — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

128.8

vs World Average

+28.8%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 7 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.99

+12% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.59

+33% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$8.42

+43% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.04

+79% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$4.01
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$0.09
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$10.79
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$66.82

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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SolePiùDì

Sole

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

1.99 €
Latte intero

Sole · 1000 ml

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

1.99 €
Le fresche Biscottate classiche

GrissinBon · 250 g

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

1.79 €
Muesli croccante

Crai

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

2.99 €
Nesquik DUO

Nestlé · 325 g

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

3.99 €
AVENA + Protein

Orasì · 1L

Crai, Pedara 4 Nov

2.99 €
Biscotti integrali

Misura · 330g

Iperal Cinisello Balsamo, Cinisello Balsamo 3 Nov

2.29 €
Frollini al cacao con zucchero di canna

Gandola · 350 g

Iperal Cinisello Balsamo, Cinisello Balsamo 3 Nov

1.99 €
Mozzarella

Granarolo

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.89 €
Fagioli Borlotti

Campo Largo

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

0.49 €
Fettuccine all'uovo

Lidl

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.29 €
Ravioli Artischocke Ricotta

Lidl

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.59 €
Tagliolini

Deluxe, Lidl · 250 g

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.79 €
Sugo alla salsiccia

Gut Bartenhof · 2x125g

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.59 €
Bevanda Avena senza zuccheri

Vemondo · 1 L

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.29 €
High Protein - Latte scremato UHT 80 g di proteine

Lidl Italia

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.59 €
Roasted Red Peppers

Freshona · 650g

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

2.99 €
Gnocchi ripieni al tartufi

Deluxe · 500g

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

1.99 €
FLOCONS D'AVOINE

500 g

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

0.89 €
Prosciutto Crudo Nazionale

Lidl

Lidl, San Giovanni la Punta 1 Nov

2.89 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Italy is 28.8% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $386 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.8% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −2.2%
Eggs +7.3%
Chicken +3.9%
Rice and cereals −3.2%
Water +2.7%
Cheese −1.2%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +17.5%
Beer −0.9%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Italy

Italy

128.8

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

Austria 128.4 +28.4%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Ireland 130 +30%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Italy?

Yes, food in Italy is above average. The VanBasket Index is 128.8 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 28.8% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Italy per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Italy you can expect to spend around $386. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 128.8 (world = 100).

How does Italy compare to similar countries?

Italy has a VanBasket Index of 128.8. Similar or nearby countries: Luxembourg, Austria, Qatar.

How often is the food price data for Italy updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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