How much does it cost per 100 grams?
'Etto' — stress on 'ÈT-to'. Double 't'. Short, crisp word.
Ask when you see bread or pastries sold by weight. 'Etto' (100 grams) is the standard Italian unit of measure at food counters.
'Etto' = etto = hectogram = 100 grams. Italians buy food by the etto at delicatessens, bakeries, and markets. 'Quanto al chilo?' (how much per kilo?) is also used. This is essential vocabulary for any Italian food shopping.
Quanto al chilo?
How much per kilo?
Alternative for when buying larger quantities
E più economico in busta?
Is it cheaper in a bag?
Some bakeries offer pre-packaged bread at lower prices
C'è un prezzo fisso per la pagnotta?
Is there a fixed price for the whole loaf?
Ask for the whole-loaf price instead of per-weight pricing
The 'etto' measurement is deeply embedded in Italian food culture. Asking 'un etto di prosciutto' at a deli or 'due etti di pane' at a bakery is perfectly normal. Tourists often find it confusing but it is one of the first practical vocabulary items that makes daily life much easier.