VanBasket Italy

Food Prices in Italy — September 2026

Updated: 1 September 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 6 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.95

+10% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$4.59

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

open data

$8.42

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

open data

$4.04

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

open receipts 7 prices · updated 20 Sep

$4.91
Water 1.5 L bottle

open receipts 3 prices · updated 5 Sep

$0.07
Cheese 1 kg
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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Ventricina piccante

Aldi, Vercelli 20 Sep

1.49 €
Scamorza affumicata a fette

Aldi

Aldi, Vercelli 20 Sep

1.29 €
Montain blast

Powerade · 500ml

Aldi, Vercelli 20 Sep

0.89 €
Pan Goccioli

Mulino Bianco · 8 x 42g

Aldi, Vercelli 20 Sep

2.89 €
Oyakata Japanese Chicken Teriyaki

OYAKATA · 96g

Esselunga, Milano 16 Sep deal

1.03 €
Sandwich al salmone

Esselunga · 150 g

Esselunga, Milano 15 Sep

4.79 €
Taralli Pugliesi Classici

Esselunga · 250 g

Esselunga, Milano 7 Sep

1.59 €
Camille

Barilla, Mulino Bianco · 304 g

Esselunga, Milano 7 Sep

3.45 €
CAROTE NATURAMA

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

1.58 €
CIPOLLA ROSSA DI TROPEA CALABRIA I.G.P.

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

2.28 €
POMODORI PERIMI ROSSI

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

1.98 €
MELONE RETATO IGP

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

2.48 €
PESCA POLPA GIALLA O' HENRY

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

1.98 €
PEPERONI GIALLI

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

3.48 €
MELANZANE TONDE

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

1.98 €
SUSINE GROSSA FELISIO

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

2.69 €
ZUCCA BUTTERNUT

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

0.98 €
SICILIANO pane di semola con semi di sesamo

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

4.09 €
Sgranocchi gr 210

Mulino Bianco · 210 g

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep deal

1.89 €
Ceci bio

Esselunga · 240 g

Esselunga, Marore 5 Sep

1.35 €

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).

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.1% 2026

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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