Cost of Living in Rome, Italy

Rome has a cost of living index of 56/100 (New York = 100). It is 44% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

56/100
Cost Index
$2,400/mo
Median Income
70/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,350/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$850/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.7/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.3/kg
Dining OutScore: 55/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$38/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$30/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Trastevere, San Lorenzo, Testaccio

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rome cheap to live in?

Rome has a cost of living index of 56/100, where New York = 100. It is 44% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,120–$1,568 per month.

How much does rent cost in Rome?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Rome costs approximately $1,350/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $850/month.

Is Rome good for digital nomads?

Rome has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Rome?

The median net monthly salary in Rome is approximately $2,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 32%.

How does Rome compare to New York for cost of living?

Rome (cost index 56) is 44% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,100/month by moving from New York to Rome.

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