Can you afford Rome?
Low food and coffee costs against slow bureaucracy and the weakest public transport of any major Western capital.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $2,978 | $2,319 | $659 | 73 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,505 | $2,319 | $2,186 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,032 | $3,068 | $2,964 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,559 | $5,534 | $2,024 | 80 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Rome?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $63,000 gross a year in Rome.
Can a family of four live in Rome on $180,000?
2,024 USD a month left over — 27% of take-home pay. Housing takes 22% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Rome?
2,186 USD a month left over — 49% of take-home pay. Housing takes 28% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".