Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$550.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Trieste |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$35.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$45.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$450.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$120.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for museums, events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$60.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$1,190.00
$2,670.00
$148.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Local craft beers can be slightly more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Typical trattorias and casual dining spots.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Standard international fast food chains.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.20
Rates increase slightly at night.
per km