Cost of Living in Rome
Acceptable standards of living vary wildly from person to person, of course, but here are some prices to give you an idea of the cost of living in Rome. These prices were last updated in 2006.
It is relatively easy to find a room to rent in somebody else's apartment for about €500 a month. Once you've settled in the city, you may be able to find something for around €400, but it would be wise to budget for €500.
The real bargain in Rome is the abbonamento; this pass, which allows for a month of unlimited travel on Roman trams, busses and the metro, costs just €30 a month. If you want a cheap meal out, you can easily find a decent pizza and a glass of wine for less than €10. Groceries are often slightly cheaper than in England, and you can buy a bottle of drinkable wine starting at three or four euros.
