Should I move to Rome?

Rome, Italy has a cost of living 38.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.6). It is ranked #254 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 82.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Rome?

The cost of living in Rome is 38.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 61.6). Groceries are 36.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 39.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 788 per month. Local purchasing power index is 82.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #254 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Rome?

38.4% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-38.4%

vs NYC

EUR 788

Geschatte huur in

EUR 2,706

Nettoloon

Moderate

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Rome?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Italy → EUR 2,706/maand netto na belasting (35.1% effectief tarief). Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Rome

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

61.6 Moderate

Huur

30.7 Very affordable

Boodschappen

63.3 Moderate

Restaurants

60.2 Moderate

Koopkracht

82.0 Moderate

Geschatte huur in Rome

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 788/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 591/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 1,372/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Nettoloon (35.1% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine →

Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇮🇹 Naples

Italy

CoL index 61.2

Naples vs Rome vergelijken → →

🇮🇹 Reggio Nell'emilia

Italy

CoL index 62.7

Reggio Nell'emilia vs Rome vergelijken → →

🇮🇹 Rimini

Italy

CoL index 60.3

Rimini vs Rome vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Rome — in seconden.

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