Rome, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1834 for one person and $4139 for a family of four, including rent.
Rome is 28% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Rome is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Rome is, on average, 56% lower than in New York City.
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.
The high cost of living in Rome is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Food prices in Rome are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making dining out a bit pricier.
Public transport in Rome is 29% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to navigate the city.
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Update Prices| 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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| 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 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ |
| 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 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 112 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.1 $ |
| 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 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,74 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,737 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,684 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,253 $ |