Rome ranks 7th of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $1,730 a month in essentials, 39% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,982 covers that 1.1×. 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 12.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $918 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,282 |
| Groceries | $168 |
| Dining out | $363 |
| Utilities | $241 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,730 |
| Avg net salary | $1,982 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,791 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,606 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Rome, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.20 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.92 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.90 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.49 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.78 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.11 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.12 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.75 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.38 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.26 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.56 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.56 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.73 |
| Monthly transit pass | $40.34 |
| Taxi start | $6.92 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.73 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.03 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $209.10 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.99 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.19 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $69.15 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.53 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Rome has 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Rome runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3°C | 5.7°C | 77% | 51% | 71 mm |
| Feb | 9.9°C | 7.6°C | 75% | 50% | 71 mm |
| Mar | 11.7°C | 9.7°C | 72% | 52% | 82 mm |
| Apr | 14.7°C | 13.5°C | 71% | 48% | 55 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 19°C | 71% | 50% | 74 mm |
| Jun | 24.1°C | 25.6°C | 65% | 34% | 31 mm |
| Jul | 27.5°C | 29.8°C | 59% | 18% | 16 mm |
| Aug | 27.1°C | 29.3°C | 61% | 25% | 28 mm |
| Sep | 22.5°C | 23.7°C | 70% | 42% | 96 mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 18.1°C | 76% | 50% | 109 mm |
| Nov | 13.3°C | 12.1°C | 80% | 56% | 120 mm |
| Dec | 9.5°C | 7.3°C | 79% | 48% | 93 mm |
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