The cost of living in Pisa can be quite low but of course this depends on a student's individual needs and how much is spent on monthly rent.

A suggested monthly budget could be:

Option 1: student living in his/her own room in a rented apartment

Accommodation with utilities: 350/400 euros +
Food: 300 euros +
Other living expenses 150 euros =
TOTAL: 800/850 euros

Option 2: student living in a rented studio apartment

Accommodation with utilities: 600/700 euros +
Food: 300 euros +
Other living expenses 150 euros =
TOTAL: 1050/1150 euros

The cost of some basic food items in Italy is the following:

• Milk (1 litre) 1,60 euro
• Coffee (1 cup) 1,20 euro
• Loaf of bread (1 kilo) 3,50 euros
• Pasta (1 kilo) 2 euros
• A beer at a pub 5 euros
• Whole pizza + drink 15-20 euros
• Bus ticket within the city 1,40 euros
• Magazines 1-5 euros
• Newspaper 1,70 euros
• Movie ticket 8-12 euros