VanBasket Italy

Food Prices in Italy — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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 5 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 3 prices · updated 10 Jul

$5.24
Water 1.5 L bottle
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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Monster Energy Ultra

Monster · 500 ml

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

1.39 €
Banane BIO Fairtr.

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

2.79 €
Uva seedless 500g

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

1.49 €
MIX - Yogurt Bianco Più Fiocchi al Cioccolato

Muller

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

2.99 €
tasty noodles

asia green garden

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

0.79 €
Gyoza Vegetables

Asia Green Garden

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

2.99 €
The S.Zuc. Ass. 1,5l

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

0.69 €
le classiche croccanti dorate

Snack Fun

Aldi, Dozza 3 Aug

1.09 €
Grisbì cioccolato senza glutine

Grisbì, Matilde Vicenzi

Il Gigante, Sesto San Giovanni 15 Jul

2.35 €
Gioiosi

Tedesco

In's Mercato, Torino 14 Jul

1.09 €
Yogurt magro bianco

Mila

In's Mercato, Torino 14 Jul

0.89 €
Gioiosi con cereali

Dolcezze del Forno, IN'S Mercato, Tedesco

In's Mercato, Torino 14 Jul

1.59 €
Frollini gocce DARK

Realforno · 400 g

Lidl, Ivrea 10 Jul

1.89 €
High Protein Dubai Chocolate

1 Attimo in Forma · 50 g

Lidl, Ivrea 10 Jul

1.29 €
Оризов бар от кафяв пълнозърнест ориз с бял шоколад

RiceUp · 18 g

Lidl, Ivrea 10 Jul

0.49 €
Proteine Cookies

1 Attimo In Forma · 50 g

Lidl, Ivrea 10 Jul

1.29 €
Seaweed Crisps sea salt

Viasia · 70 g

Lidl, Ivrea 10 Jul

2.49 €

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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