🇮🇹Cost of Living in Rome
Italy · Population: 2,873,000 · Cost Index: 68/100
Cost of Living in Rome
Italy · Europe
Rome, the Eternal City, is Italy's capital and a living museum of ancient civilization. While bureaucracy can be challenging, the city rewards residents with incredible food, history, and a uniquely Italian pace of life.
2,873,000
Population
68
Cost Index
52
Safety Index
65
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $2,800 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,300.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$850.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,400.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,550.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$14.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$55.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$9.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.50Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.40Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.10Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.20Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$9.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.20Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$40.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.70Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.30Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.90Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$200.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$15.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$28.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$70.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$80.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$9.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$42.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$10.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.80Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$78.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Italian
- Cost Index
- 68/100
- Safety Index
- 52/100
- Quality of Life
- 65/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.