Town in Amalfi Coast, Italy
Cost of living in Positano
How much a month costs in Positano
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $5,060–7,310 (€4,500–6,500).
Prices in Positano
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €50–100 | $56–113 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €200–450 | $225–506 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €12–20 | $14–23 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €35–65 | $39–73 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 2/100
A value score of 2/100 means Positano gives more quality of life per dollar than 1% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 37th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Italy.
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Cost of living across Italy
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo | $1,800–2,590 | 46/100 |
| Catania | $1,800–2,590 | 45/100 |
| Lecce | $1,800–2,590 | 53/100 |
| Matera | $1,800–2,700 | 50/100 |
| Sicily | $1,910–2,810 | 38/100 |
| Lucca | $1,910–2,810 | 47/100 |
| Pisa | $2,030–2,810 | 37/100 |
| Bari | $2,030–2,930 | 36/100 |
| Naples | $2,140–3,040 | 22/100 |
| Verona | $2,140–3,040 | 28/100 |
| Siena | $2,140–3,040 | 38/100 |
| Genoa | $2,140–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Turin | $2,140–3,150 | 28/100 |
| Puglia | $2,140–3,150 | 31/100 |
| Sardinia | $2,250–3,380 | 34/100 |
| Taormina | $2,250–3,380 | 26/100 |
| Bologna | $2,360–3,380 | 23/100 |
| Florence | $2,480–3,600 | 20/100 |
| Venice | $2,700–3,830 | 18/100 |
| Lake Como | $2,700–3,940 | 19/100 |
| Tuscany | $2,700–3,940 | 16/100 |
| Sorrento | $2,700–3,940 | 16/100 |
| Lake Garda | $2,700–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Rome | $2,810–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Milan | $3,150–4,500 | 8/100 |
| Cinque Terre | $3,380–5,060 | 9/100 |
| Dolomites | $3,380–5,060 | 5/100 |
| Amalfi Coast | $3,940–5,630 | 6/100 |
| Positano | $5,060–7,310 | 2/100 |
| Capri | $5,060–7,880 | 1/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Positano
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Positano?
About $2,810–3,940 on a lean budget, $5,060–7,310 for a comfortable month and $10,130–20,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Positano?
A local meal is €12–20 ($14–23); a mid-range restaurant is €35–65 ($39–73) per person.
Is Italy expensive?
Prices in Italy are about 69% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Comune di Positano
- SITA Sud
- Travelmar ferries
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.