🇮🇹 Cost of living · Italy
Rome Cost of Living
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Rome, Italy
Cost Level: Medium
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center €1,000–1,700/mo (center/Prati/Trastevere); €700–1,100/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 1,140–1,940/mo (1BR centre) · at 2026-07-21 FX rates
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery €12–18 (trattoria lunch); €25–50 (dinner)
Monthly Groceries €200–350/mo
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass €35 (Metrebus Roma); single BIT €1.50 (100 min)
Three metro lines (A/B/C) with limited coverage; the bus and tram network is denser but traffic-bound. The single BIT ticket covers 100 minutes of surface transport plus one metro ride. The Leonardo Express links Fiumicino Airport to Termini.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate and indicative. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Source: RichBay editorial estimate (indicative, not guaranteed)
Estimate baseline: 2026-07-18
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