Cost of living in Rome

Rome, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1834 for one person and $4139 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Rome compared to other cities?

Rome is 28% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Rome compare to your city?

Rome is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Rome is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Rome?

Who is Rome a good fit for?

Rome is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Rome so expensive?

The high cost of living in Rome is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Rome?

Food prices in Rome are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making dining out a bit pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Rome?

Public transport in Rome is 29% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to navigate the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1834 $
Without Rent
693 $
Rent & Utilities
1141 $
Food
497 $
Transport
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2684 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
37.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 11.9 $
Dinner 49.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.53 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.99 $
Capuccino 5.04 $
Coke, 330ml 2.17 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.94 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.29 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.56 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.91 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.05 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.46 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.28 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.34 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.17 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.78 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.93 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.61 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.44 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.65 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.43 $
Cigarette pack 6.23 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.14 $
Monthly Pass 54.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.84 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 108 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.94 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.51 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.25 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 112 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 174 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 937 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,602 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,134 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,824 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,74 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,737 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,684 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13 $
Haircut 18 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 92.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 25.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 698 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,253 $

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