✦ Cost of living
Rome
Rome, Italy
US = 100
In plain terms: Rome is about 0% pricier than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,200/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing110+10%
- Food & groceries100−0%
- Transport75−25%
- Utilities120+20%
- Healthcare80−20%
- Goods & services100−0%
About
“The Eternal City”
Living inside an open-air museum — unbeatable food and history, but slow bureaucracy and patchy transit.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coordinates
- 41.90, 12.50
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Taxes
43%
Income tax
progressive
22%
VAT / sales
24%
Corporate
26%
Capital gains
$1,900
Avg net salary
per month
Plus regional/municipal surcharges.
Flat-tax regimes for new residents and impatriates.
Visas & residency
Quota-based work permits (Decreto Flussi); new digital-nomad route.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Passive income.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
55/100
Healthcare
78/100
Pollution
60/100
Internet
100 Mbps
Jan avg
+8 °C
Jul avg
+25 °C
Sunny days
200/yr
Walkability
85/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Rome, IT?
Rome, IT's cost-of-living index is 100 (US average = 100) — about 0% more expensive than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $1,200 per month.
What is the average rent in Rome, IT?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $1,200 per month, and around $900 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Italy?
Italy has a top income-tax rate of 43% and a VAT or sales tax of 22%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Rome, IT?
Rome, IT averages around +8 °C in January and +25 °C in July, with roughly 200 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.