Roma
Italy
Updated on August 21, 2025
Overview
Capital of Italy and center of Western civilization for centuries, Rome combines millennial history with modern life. The eternal city that houses the Vatican, the Colosseum and incomparable architecture.
Average cost of living€2,228.00
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€450.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,100.00
1-bed flat (outside)€800.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,500.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€150.00
Internet€28.00
Mobile plan€15.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.50
Monthly pass€35.00
Taxi start€3.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€9.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€400.00
Intl. primary (year)€2,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,500.00
sqm outside center€3,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich history and world cultural heritage
- ✓ Excellent traditional Italian gastronomy
- ✓ Well-connected public transportation
- ✓ Pleasant Mediterranean climate
- ✓ Central location in Europe
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs in the center
- × Mass tourism in historic areas
- × Congested traffic
- × Complex Italian bureaucracy
- × Relatively low salaries compared to other European capitals