When I was in Italy last year, internet cafes costed an arm and a leg! Depending on the cafe, the costs were 1-2 Euros per 15 mins, which comes out to be 8-16 USD/Hour. Granted I was probably getting ripped off because I was a tourist, nevertheless, costs can add up if you plan on being online for more than an hour a day. You may be able to negotiate a better rate if you don't use their computer (just their connection).
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