Overview
The province of Aosta is the 106th largest Italian province by population with 125.666 people, located in the Aosta Valley region.
The larger Aosta metropolitan area comprises 74 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 32.609 km2.
The population density is 39 inhabitants per km2, making it sparcely populated. The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.05.
Climate
The province of Aosta receives on average 234 hours of sunshine per month, or 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
This is 0.85% less than the average for Italy and 0.00% less than the average for the region of Aosta Valley.
Throughout the year, it rains on average 5.98 days per month, which is below average for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 0.03 days per month with fog and 5.48 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C. In the summer, there are on average 19.34 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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Aosta, Valle d'AostaCost of Living
The average monthly income in Aosta is around 1575.83€, which is close to the average for Italy.
The estimated cost of living is around 1593.46€ per month for an individual or 2393.33€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 1574.54€ per month.
Overall, Aosta is affordable compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Aosta is around 3.43% cheaper than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Aosta is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around 3.79 pharmacies, 8.23 general practitioners and 27.6 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.
Average life expectancy in Aosta is 80.7 years of age.
Education
Aosta has a lower-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 61.5%; and a higher-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 28.2%.
The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 10.59, which is not far from the national average of 10.44.
There is one university in the province.
Leisure
Aosta, nestled in the scenic Aosta Valley, offers a charming and cozy nightlife experience.
The city features a variety of bars, wine cellars, and traditional taverns where visitors can enjoy local wines, delicious cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere. Aosta's nightlife scene embraces the region's Alpine charm, providing a tranquil and enjoyable experience for those seeking a laid-back evening.
Overall, Aosta has pretty good nightlife with 3.9 bars and 5.64 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Aosta is overall very safe for expats. As of 2021, there are an average of 2509.9 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants. This is 11.49% lower than the national average.
There have been around 0 deadly road accidents and 10.1 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Aosta. This is respectively 100.00% less driving accidents than average and 21.71% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 81.92% lower than average with only 12.75 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Reports of house thefts are 44.46% lower than average with 97.21 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Cases of robbery are uncommon with 97.21 reported cases per 100k inhabitants, about 56.82% less the national average.
Aosta is generally considered a safe, peaceful city with a very low crime rate. Instances of petty theft and pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, so it is advisable to remain vigilant and keep personal belongings secure. Aosta maintains effective safety measures and has a visible police presence.
Road accidents are infrequent, but it is important to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
Transport
Public transport in Aosta is lacking, and traffic is below average.
There are on average 0.64 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 0.92km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Aosta consist of bicycle lanes. This makes Aosta somewhat bike-friendly by Italian standards.
