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Rome, Italy
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Historic capital; cheaper than Milan; residency bureaucracy is heavy
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Rome climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 161,257 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 389 Mbps | 244 Mbps | 6 ms | 130,089 |
| Mobile | 141 Mbps | 21.2 Mbps | 28 ms | 31,168 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $975 | EUR 841 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,257 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,491 | EUR 3,011 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,043 | EUR 1,762 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,282 | EUR 1,106 |
| 1BR outside center | $938 | EUR 809 |
| 3BR city center | $2,561 | EUR 2,209 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,802 | EUR 1,554 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $805 | EUR 694 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $323 | EUR 278 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $69.56 | EUR 60.00 |
| Fast food combo | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $8.96 | EUR 7.73 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.79 | EUR 2.41 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $212 | EUR 183 |
| Phone plan / mo | $12 | EUR 10.16 |
| Internet / mo | $33 | EUR 28.24 |
| Gym membership / mo | $70 | EUR 60.00 |
| Cinema ticket | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $501 | EUR 432 |
| International school / yr | $16,913 | EUR 14,588 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,521 | EUR 31,500 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Italy
Country-level research that applies to living in Rome — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2024) — income requirement ~€28,000/yr (recent sources; ~€2,333/mo) → some report €32,400 + €30k savings; consulates vary, verify yours — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 43% top + regional/municipal surtaxes — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Italy profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo