Rome
Rome is the Eternal City 3,000 years of history packed into a living, breathing capital where ancient ruins sit between co-working cafés and trattorias serving cacio e pepe for €12. Chaotic, beautiful, and utterly consuming, it rewards those who commit to understanding its rhythms.
Rome, Italy has a large, well-established expat community and excellent year-round weather. Expect rent from $1,400/mo (about $2,300/mo all-in), with a moderate visa process — see how it stacks up against 355 other cities on Jonzy.
Best for: Culture lovers, Expat families, Food lovers, History lovers.
- Rent from $1,400/mo, about $2,300/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 78/100 · Internet 78/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 10 weeks (retirement option: Italy Elective Residency Visa).
- Local salaries average around $1,800/mo, with a large, well-established expat community.
Cost of living in Rome
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,400/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $420/mo |
| Transport | $80/mo |
| Healthcare | $70/mo |
| Utilities | $130/mo |
| Other essentials | $200/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $2,300/mo |
How Rome stacks up
- Rent eats about 61% of a one-person monthly budget in Rome — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$2,300/mo all-in, Rome runs about 64% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$1,800/mo) covers roughly 78% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is healthcare (86/100); the weakest is safety (78/100).
Is Rome right for you?
Highlights
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Dedicated retirement route (Italy Elective Residency Visa).
Watch-outs
- Above-median cost of living for the catalog.
Quality of life in Rome
- Safety: 78/100
- Internet speed: 78/100
- Climate: 80/100
- Healthcare: 86/100
- Expat community: 84/100
Taxes in Rome
23% flat (Impatriate Regime)
Living in Italy
Italy combines world-class public healthcare, one of the richest artistic and culinary heritages on earth, and a Digital Nomad Visa alongside the Impatriate regime which slashes taxable income by 50% (70% in southern regions) for qualifying new residents for up to 5 years.
Rome relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Rome?
Budget roughly $2,300/mo all-in for one person in Rome — rent from $1,400/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a large, well-established expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Rome?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Rome: rent from $1,400, food $420, transport $80, healthcare $70, utilities $130, and other essentials $200 — about $2,300/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Rome a good place to relocate?
Rome has excellent year-round weather and a large, well-established expat community, with a moderate visa process (about 10 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Rome against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Rome?
Long-stay relocation routes for Rome depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Lavoratore da Remoto / Investor Visa" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Italy against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Rome?
Core costs for one person run about $2,300/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $3,200/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,800/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Rome best for?
Rome tends to suit culture lovers, expat families, food lovers and history lovers — based on its cost profile (about $2,300/mo all-in), 78/100 internet, 78/100 safety, and a large, well-established expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Rome expensive to live in?
At about $2,300/mo all-in for one person, Rome is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 64% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Rome safe to live in?
Rome scores 78/100 on Jonzy's safety index, reasonably safe by catalog standards. For families specifically it rates 76/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Rome good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 78/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 84/100, and work-life balance 76/100. Combined with ~$2,300/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Rome; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Rome?
Rome scores 80/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 260 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Rome?
Typical tax snapshot for Rome, Italy: 23% flat (Impatriate Regime). Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.