Can you live in Rome with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,238, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Rome with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,238, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Rome with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,238, you would have roughly $762 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Rome with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,238, you would have roughly $2,762 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Rome with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,238, you would have roughly $5,762 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Rome, Italy

How much does it really cost to live in Rome? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 2,800,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 💱 EUR

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$ $1,050 1-bedroom rent / mo

80 Quality of life / 100

70 Safety / 100

82 Internet / 100

45 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,050
Food (moderate)	$430
Transport	$50
Utilities	$110
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$100
Entertainment	$220
Total (moderate)	$2,238

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Rome.

Shared accommodation	$450
Studio	$800
1-bedroom	$1,050
2-bedroom	$1,500
3-bedroom	$2,000

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City Scores

How Rome rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityRome
LanguageItalian
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Rome

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Pros and Cons of Rome

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,505 per month Basic $1,745 per month Moderate $2,238 per month Comfortable $2,970 per month Premium $4,559 per month

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Can You Live in Rome on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,238 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-238 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$762 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,762 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,762 / month