Turín
Italy
Updated on August 04, 2025
Overview
Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region in northern Italy, known for its rich history, baroque architecture, and as an industrial center. The city has been designated European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025 and is transforming from an industrial powerhouse to a thriving tourist destination. With a metropolitan population of 1.81 million inhabitants, Turin houses important museums like the Egyptian Museum and the Royal Residences of Savoy.
Average cost of living€1,525.00
Quality of Life85/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€320.00
1-bed flat (center)€580.00
1-bed flat (outside)€450.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€950.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€145.00
Internet€28.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.70
Monthly pass€37.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€9.00
Fitness club€42.00
Education
Preschool (month)€420.00
Intl. primary (year)€3,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,800.00
sqm outside center€1,900.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich cultural and historical heritage with world-class museums
- ✓ European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025
- ✓ Excellent public transportation connections
- ✓ Proximity to the Alps for winter sports
- ✓ Lower cost of living than Milan or Rome
- ✓ Impressive baroque architecture
- ✓ Vibrant Piedmontese gastronomic scene
Disadvantages
- × Fewer job opportunities than in Milan
- × Climate can be foggy in winter
- × Less nightlife compared to other major cities
- × Language barrier for non-Italian speakers
- × Post-industrial economic transition still ongoing