Parma
Italy
Updated on August 28, 2025
Overview
Parma is a historic university city in the Emilia-Romagna region, world-famous for its gastronomy, especially Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. With its rich cultural heritage, medieval and Renaissance architecture, and thriving culinary scene, it offers excellent quality of life in northern Italy.
Average cost of living€2,679.00
Quality of Life85/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€330.00
1-bed flat (center)€620.00
1-bed flat (outside)€480.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,150.00
3-bed flat (outside)€900.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€130.00
Internet€25.00
Mobile plan€12.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.30
Monthly pass€32.00
Taxi start€3.20
Gasoline (1 l)€1.62
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.00
Fitness club€42.00
Education
Preschool (month)€420.00
Intl. primary (year)€6,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,650.00
sqm outside center€1,950.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich gastronomic and culinary tradition
- ✓ University city with vibrant cultural atmosphere
- ✓ Excellent rail connectivity to Milan and Bologna
- ✓ Notable historical and architectural heritage
- ✓ Moderate cost of living compared to Milan or Rome
- ✓ Proximity to the Apennines for outdoor activities
Disadvantages
- × Limited job market outside food industry
- × Limited nightlife entertainment options
- × Humid climate in winter
- × Less international diversity than major cities
- × Limited public transport compared to metropolises