Turin, Italy
76Turin sits in the shadow of the Alps, a baroque city of arcades, cafés and chocolate with an understated industrial past. Trams, metro and high-speed rail knit its neighborhoods together, making car-free life feel natural beneath miles of elegant porticoes.
Livability scores
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Walkability 16 / 20
Central Turin is rated very walkable, with Walk Scores often above 85, meaning most daily errands can be done on foot.
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Rail Connectivity 8.7 / 10
Turin is a key node on Italy’s high-speed network, with frequent Frecciarossa and Italo trains linking Milan, Rome and other major cities.
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Public Transit 8 / 10
Turin has extensive buses, trams and Metro Line 1, with local guides rating public transport as excellent.
- Affordability 7.3 / 10
- Safety 7 / 10
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Air Quality 5 / 10
Turin’s air quality is often rated moderate, with AQI around mid‑90s and PM levels above WHO guidelines.
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Quality Of Life 6 / 10
Global City Intelligence rates Turin’s overall quality of life at 84/100, with strong healthcare, green space and infrastructure.
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Food Culture 10 / 10
Turin is a major culinary hub for Piedmontese cuisine, with numerous Michelin‑listed restaurants and rich chocolate and coffee traditions.
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Car Free Practicality 8 / 10
With high walkability, dense transit and no need for a car according to city reports, daily life in central Turin is practical without driving.
Advantages & drawbacks
Advantages
- High-speed rail hub with good national and cross-border connections
- Distinctive food culture, cafés and markets at moderate prices
- Compact, walkable core with reliable metro, tram and bus network
Drawbacks
- Air quality and winter smog can be an issue in the Po Valley
- Job market smaller and less dynamic than Milan for some sectors
- Historic buildings may mean older housing stock and variable insulation
Monthly costs
- Estimated monthly cost €1,450 – €1,700
- Monthly transit pass €38
Sources
Figures on this page are compiled from the following references. Data is indicative and may change over time.