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Rising costs for education and childcare in Italy

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Reports indicate a rising financial burden for families in Italy regarding education, extracurricular activities, and general child-rearing. Data from the Letuelezioni 2026 Private Lessons Price Observatory shows that private tutoring costs are growing, with annual expenses for academic and extracurricular activities like music or dance potentially exceeding 1,200 euros. A study by LeTueLezioni, a platform under the GoStudent group, analyzed over 94,000 advertisements and found that tutoring costs vary significantly based on subject, student level, teacher experience, and geographic location. In some cases, a departure from trends in other European countries, online and home-based lessons command higher prices in Italy often cost more than in-person sessions due to the perceived value of convenience. For 14 of the 30 subjects analyzed, online rates were higher; for instance, Italian for foreigners costs approximately 15 euros per hour online compared to 12 euros in person. Mathematics, English, and French also show this higher price differential for online instruction. Geographically, Milan remains the most expensive market for these services. Broader economic data suggests that the total cost of raising a child in Italy from birth to age 18 is estimated at 162,000 euros, a 4% increase from 2025. This rise in costs has outpaced contractual wage increases since 2022. Specific pressures are noted in adolescence and early childhood, as well as in youth sports; for example, enrolling a child in a football school costs an average of 500 euros per season, which is significantly higher than rates in neighboring European countries. Detailed analysis from Moneyfarm indicates that since 2022, the average cost of raising a child has risen by 16%, while contractual wages increased by only 12%. Expenses are highest during adolescence (ages 15-18), estimated at 49,700 euros, followed by early childhood (ages 0-3) at 19,500 euros. In the tutoring market, an analysis of over 94,000 advertisements shows that online lessons often cost more than in-person sessions, a trend contrary to other European nations. For instance, online Italian lessons for foreigners average 15 euros per hour, compared to 12 euros in person. Milan remains the most expensive market for these services.

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