Rome Cost of Living 2026
Italy · Big city — about the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Rome price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €13$15.1 | €9.1 – €20.8 | €24.96+ |
| Street food1 item | €5.9$6.86 | €3.54 – €10.62 | €12.74+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €30$34.9 | €21 – €48 | €57.6+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | €1.4$1.63 | €0.84 – €2.52 | €3.02+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.5$1.74 | €0.9 – €2.4 | €2.88+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | €3.5$4.07 | €2.1 – €6.3 | €7.56+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €3.8$4.42 | €2.28 – €7.22 | €8.66+ |
| Bottled water | €1.5$1.74 | €1.05 – €3 | €3.6+ |
| Beerone bottle | €5$5.81 | €3 – €8.5 | €10.2+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | €13$15.1 | €7.8 – €22.1 | €26.52+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €13$15.1 | €10.4 – €20.8 | €24.96+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €8.5$9.88 | €5.95 – €15.3 | €18.36+ |
| Transitone ride | €1.5$1.74 | €1.35 – €1.95 | €2.34+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | €30$34.9 | €21 – €48 | €57.6+ |
| Hotel night3-star | €130$151 | €78 – €208 | €249.6+ |
| Laundry | €3.5$4.07 | €2.45 – €5.6 | €6.72+ |
| SIM card1 week data | €13$15.1 | €9.1 – €22.1 | €26.52+ |
| Haircutcut | €18$20.9 | €10.8 – €32.4 | €38.88+ |
| Massage1 hour | €52$60.5 | €36.4 – €83.2 | €99.84+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €52$60.5 | €36.4 – €83.2 | €99.84+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15$17.4 | €12 – €21 | €25.2+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate €0.86 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Rome
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Rome for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $2,898) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $1,844) comes to roughly $4,743 a month. A local long-term lease (studio €1,100) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Rome?
A mid-range room (about $156 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $281 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Rome is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect €10.4 – €20.8. Anything above €24.96 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Rome?
Coffee about €1.5 ($1.74), a local meal about €13 ($15.1), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about €30.