Why are gyms in Italy so expensive? I’ve been living in…
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Why are gyms in Italy so expensive?
I’ve been living in Rome for the past four years after moving here from the Netherlands as a student.
Sì, parlo anche italiano, ma mi sento comunque più a mio agio a esprimermi in inglese, quindi sentiti libero di rispondere in italiano.
In general, I’ve found that most things here are cheaper than back home. Rent in a big city, utilities, groceries, and public transport all tend to be between 10 percent and 50 percent cheaper. That makes sense, considering the average salary is also lower.
Expect one thing: Gyms
At first, I thought the higher prices were just because I live in a big city. But after asking around, I found that gyms can be just as expensive, or even more expensive, outside of Rome.
I’ve visited around six different gyms, mostly local ones with a couple of commercial chains. Prices ranged from 45 to 70 euros per month, with quality increasing as the price goes up. The only cheaper option I found was 27 euros per month, but it was basically a single, poorly maintained room with very old equipment.
In the Netherlands, while there are local gyms, most people I know go to large commercial chains like Basic Fit, SportCity, or Anytime Fitness. Basic Fit, the biggest one, starts at around 25 euros per month, and for that price you usually get a clean and well equipped gym, that’s open 24/7, even if quality can vary by location. Most other gyms fall in the 30 to 40 euro range.
A direct comparison would be Anytime Fitness, which operates in both countries. A friend of mine in Rome pays 65 euros per month, while in the Netherlands the same membership costs about 53 euros, even in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Amsterdam.
So how does that make sense? Why are gyms in Italy so expensive?
And that is not even mentioning the additional hassle and cost of needing a medical certificate in Italy, just to be allowed to go to the gym, which feels excessive.
#local
I’ve been living in Rome for the past four years after moving here from the Netherlands as a student.
Sì, parlo anche italiano, ma mi sento comunque più a mio agio a esprimermi in inglese, quindi sentiti libero di rispondere in italiano.
In general, I’ve found that most things here are cheaper than back home. Rent in a big city, utilities, groceries, and public transport all tend to be between 10 percent and 50 percent cheaper. That makes sense, considering the average salary is also lower.
Expect one thing: Gyms
At first, I thought the higher prices were just because I live in a big city. But after asking around, I found that gyms can be just as expensive, or even more expensive, outside of Rome.
I’ve visited around six different gyms, mostly local ones with a couple of commercial chains. Prices ranged from 45 to 70 euros per month, with quality increasing as the price goes up. The only cheaper option I found was 27 euros per month, but it was basically a single, poorly maintained room with very old equipment.
In the Netherlands, while there are local gyms, most people I know go to large commercial chains like Basic Fit, SportCity, or Anytime Fitness. Basic Fit, the biggest one, starts at around 25 euros per month, and for that price you usually get a clean and well equipped gym, that’s open 24/7, even if quality can vary by location. Most other gyms fall in the 30 to 40 euro range.
A direct comparison would be Anytime Fitness, which operates in both countries. A friend of mine in Rome pays 65 euros per month, while in the Netherlands the same membership costs about 53 euros, even in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Amsterdam.
So how does that make sense? Why are gyms in Italy so expensive?
And that is not even mentioning the additional hassle and cost of needing a medical certificate in Italy, just to be allowed to go to the gym, which feels excessive.
#local
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