Overview
The province of Benevento is the 76th largest Italian province by population with 277.018 people, located in the Campania region.
The larger Benevento metropolitan area comprises 78 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 208.044 km2.
The population density is 133 inhabitants per km2, making it somewhat densely populated. The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.06.
Climate
The province of Benevento receives on average 228 hours of sunshine per month, or 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
This is 3.39% less than the average for Italy and 3.80% less than the average for the region of Campania.
Throughout the year, it rains on average 8.03 days per month, which is well above average for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 2.86 days per month with fog and 1.02 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C. In the summer, there are on average 27.33 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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Benevento, CampaniaCost of Living
The average monthly income in Benevento is around 1176.61€, which is lower than the average for Italy.
The estimated cost of living is around 1138.57€ per month for an individual or 1712.53€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 724.53€ per month.
Overall, Benevento is cheap compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Benevento is around 31.00% cheaper than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Benevento is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around 3.79 pharmacies, 8.88 general practitioners and 28.2 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.
Average life expectancy in Benevento is 81.9 years of age.
Education
Benevento has a lower-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 56.9%; and a lower-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 25.7%.
The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 10.07, which is not far from the national average of 10.44.
There are 2 universities within the province.
Leisure
Overall, Benevento has somewhat decent nightlife with 3.08 bars and 3.44 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Benevento is overall very safe for expats. As of 2021, there are an average of 1886.3 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants. This is 33.48% lower than the national average.
There have been around 0.2 deadly road accidents and 20 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Benevento. This is respectively 62.96% less driving accidents than average and -55.04% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 45.17% lower than average with only 38.67 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Reports of house thefts are 24.33% lower than average with 132.44 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Cases of robbery are uncommon with 132.44 reported cases per 100k inhabitants, about 65.40% less the national average.
Benevento generally maintains a safe environment for residents and visitors. The city has a lower crime rate compared to other provinces in the Campania region.
However, it is still recommended to exercise caution and be mindful of personal belongings, especially in crowded tourist areas. By staying aware of your surroundings and following basic safety measures, you can have a pleasant and safe experience in Benevento.
Transport
Public transport in Benevento is lacking, and traffic is somewhat high.
There are on average 0.66 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 1.94km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Benevento consist of bicycle lanes. This makes Benevento somewhat bike-friendly by Italian standards.
