The big question before starting Erasmus in Italy
Before you pick a destination — before you even accept your placement — one decision will shape your entire Erasmus in Italy: a single room in a flatshare or a private studio just for you? The right answer depends on your budget, your personality and your host city. In this guide we compare both formats with real data from Milan, Rome, Bologna, Florence and Padua.
Single room in a flatshare
300–650 €/month
- ✓ Cheaper (save 30–40%)
- ✓ Meet people from day one
- ✓ Bills often included
- ✓ Daily Italian practice
- ✗ Less privacy
- ✗ Flatmates make or break it
Private studio
700–1.400 €/month
- ✓ Total privacy
- ✓ Your space, your rules
- ✓ Better for focused study
- ✗ Significantly more expensive
- ✗ Can feel lonely
- ✗ Bills almost always extra
Real prices by city (2026)
| City | Shared room | Single room | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 500–750 € | 700–950 € | 900–1.400 € |
| Rome | 450–700 € | 650–900 € | 800–1.200 € |
| Bologna | 380–580 € | 550–750 € | 700–1.000 € |
| Florence | 420–650 € | 600–800 € | 750–1.100 € |
| Padua | 300–480 € | 450–650 € | 600–900 € |
Which one is right for you?
There is no universal answer — it depends on the kind of Erasmus you want. If you are coming to Italy to dive into the culture, build an international circle of friends and practise Italian every day, a single room in a flatshare is almost always the smarter investment. You pay less, pick up the language without effort and your social life starts on day one.
If you are more of an introvert, you are coming with your partner or you need full focus to write your dissertation, a private studio is worth the extra cost. Just remember that in cities like Milan or Rome the gap can hit 400 € a month — the equivalent of several weekend trips around Italy.
Choose a flatshare if…
- • Your budget is tight (< 600 €/month)
- • You want to learn Italian fast
- • You want the Erasmus vibe from day one
- • You are staying less than six months
Choose a studio if…
- • You travel with your partner or need silence
- • You are writing your thesis or dissertation
- • Your grant or budget is over 800 €/month
- • You are staying a full academic year or longer
Compare real options in your city
On Lupo Rooms you will find single rooms in flatshares and private studios alike — all verified and with an Erasmus-friendly contract.
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