Cost of Living
The standard of living in Parma corresponds to that of most cities in Northern Italy. The prices listed below, although indicative, provide a preliminary indication.
- Average rent for studio flats: € 300 - 550
- Average rent for two-roomed flats: € 600 - 800
- Average rent for a single room in private flats: € 200 - 350
- Average rent for a double room in private flats: € 150 - 250
- Single room in a Youth Hostel: from € 20,00 to € 40,00
- Metropolitan bus ticket: € 1,20 (validity: one hour)
- Weekly adult bus-pass (contains 8 one-hour tickets): € 8,00
- Monthly adult bus-pass: € 28,50
- Three-month bus-pass for students: € 63,00
- One-week supermarket shopping: approx. € 50,00
- Pizza + beverage + espresso / dessert: approx. € 15
- Meal in a trattoria (typical Italian restaurant): from € 25 - 30
- Breakfast in a café (cappuccino and croissant): approx. € 2,20
- Meal at the University cafeteria: from € 4,00 to € 8,00 (full lunch)
- Lunch in a café (sandwich and beverage): approx. € 6,00
- Disco-pub: approx. € 10,00
- Cinema (premières): € 7,50 (discounts in midweek days) - With Student Card € 4,00 from Monday to Friday (not on holidays).