https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Food prices in Italy are up by 25 percent since 2021, though various products and different parts of the country are affected unequally. https://www.thelocal.it/20260227/an-80-percent-hike-on-coffee-how-italian-grocery-costs-have-exploded-in-recent-years Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:28 +0100 an-80-percent-hike-on-coffee-how-italian-grocery-costs-have-exploded-in-recent-years With fuel prices still high in Italy, here are some practical ways for drivers to keep costs down. https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:43:58 +0200 how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy Prices are soaring as fuel supplies in the Middle East continue to be disrupted. Here are some ways to cut your Italian household costs. https://www.thelocal.it/20260408/how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills-in-italy Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:53:54 +0200 how-to-save-money-on-your-energy-bills-in-italy The cost of petrol or diesel at the pump is starting to drop from Thursday as new measures to control pricing kick in. Here are the details of Italy’s plan to limit the price shock. https://www.thelocal.it/20260320/what-italy-is-doing-to-push-down-the-price-of-fuel Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:05:43 +0100 what-italy-is-doing-to-push-down-the-price-of-fuel Italy on Wednesday cut excise duties on fuel to help drivers cope with price spikes caused by the war in the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.it/20260319/italy-slashes-fuel-taxes-as-diesel-hits-e2-a-litre Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:03:17 +0100 italy-slashes-fuel-taxes-as-diesel-hits-e2-a-litre With grocery prices on the rise – about 25 percent in the past five years – it’s good to know where you can find the lowest prices. https://www.thelocal.it/20260316/listed-italys-best-value-supermarkets Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:31 +0100 listed-italys-best-value-supermarkets With the expanding conflict between Iran and the US and Israel disrupting the global fuel trade, motorists in Italy are already taking a hit. https://www.thelocal.it/20260305/how-war-in-iran-is-driving-up-fuel-costs-in-italy Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:21:07 +0100 how-war-in-iran-is-driving-up-fuel-costs-in-italy Apart from safeguarding and evacuating citizens in the region, Italy has two primary concerns: the country’s economy and energy stability. https://www.thelocal.it/20260304/how-could-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-italy Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:35:33 +0100 how-could-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-italy The cost of living in Rome is higher than in many other parts of Italy. So what's considered a 'good' income in the Italian capital? https://www.thelocal.it/20240820/whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-rome Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:42:48 +0200 whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-rome Rome’s the Italian city with the highest number of English-speaking foreign residents. But how much do you really need to be able to live in the capital? https://www.thelocal.it/20250114/revealed-how-expensive-is-life-in-rome-in-2025 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:54:31 +0100 revealed-how-expensive-is-life-in-rome-in-2025 Milan is one of the most popular Italian cities for foreigners to move to, but it's also among the most expensive. So how much do you really need to live in the northern city in 2025? https://www.thelocal.it/20250109/moving-to-italy-how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-milan-in-2025 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:57:49 +0100 moving-to-italy-how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-milan-in-2025 Living in Italy can be costly, especially in and around major cities and popular holiday hotspots, but there are several online resources that can help you save on a range of expenses – from groceries to transport tickets to utilities. https://www.thelocal.it/20241128/the-websites-that-can-help-you-save-money-in-italy Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:18:59 +0100 the-websites-that-can-help-you-save-money-in-italy Fashion means serious business in Italy and while it can be expensive buying them, there are tried-and-tested ways to save money on clothes. https://www.thelocal.it/20241001/five-ways-you-can-save-money-on-clothes-in-italy Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:56:16 +0200 five-ways-you-can-save-money-on-clothes-in-italy With children in Italy returning to school in September, families have begun stocking up on essential supplies. But new figures reveal they may have to shell out more this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20220901/back-to-school-in-italy-how-much-will-it-cost-and-how-can-you-save-money Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:14:45 +0200 back-to-school-in-italy-how-much-will-it-cost-and-how-can-you-save-money Rome is the Italian city with the highest number of native English-speaking residents. But life in the capital is far from cheap. What are the best ways to save money and lower your expenses? We want to hear from you. https://www.thelocal.it/20240806/tell-us-what-are-the-best-ways-to-save-money-as-a-rome-resident Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:17:41 +0200 tell-us-what-are-the-best-ways-to-save-money-as-a-rome-resident As Italy's political and economic capitals, Rome and Milan both attract large numbers of international residents. But which city costs more to live in? https://www.thelocal.it/20240116/rome-or-milan-which-city-has-a-higher-cost-of-living Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:13:16 +0100 rome-or-milan-which-city-has-a-higher-cost-of-living Rome attracts the highest number of English-speaking foreign residents of any Italian city. But how much does it cost to live in the Italian capital? https://www.thelocal.it/20240115/moving-to-italy-how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-rome-in-2024 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:49:25 +0100 moving-to-italy-how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-rome-in-2024 The Italian Chamber of Deputies has finally passed the government's budget law for 2024, which includes tax cuts and increased spending in the public health sector. https://www.thelocal.it/20231016/key-points-how-will-italys-2024-budget-affect-your-finances Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:18:53 +0200 key-points-how-will-italys-2024-budget-affect-your-finances If you're planning to heat your Italian home using a wood or pellet-burning stove or fireplace this winter, there are some regional restrictions to be aware of. https://www.thelocal.it/20221003/what-are-the-rules-on-using-wood-burning-stoves-in-italy Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:36:07 +0200 what-are-the-rules-on-using-wood-burning-stoves-in-italy The cost of renting in Italy is set to increase compared to this time last year, according to a new report. Here's how much more tenants might have to pay and where prices are the highest. https://www.thelocal.it/20230818/chart-where-rent-prices-are-rising-the-most-in-italy Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:54:17 +0200 chart-where-rent-prices-are-rising-the-most-in-italy