Rome, Italy
+30% vs Rome avgCentro Storico is the most expensive area in Rome, with a cost of living index of 64.1 — that is +30% compared to the Rome average. Only the top 1 of 22 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,323/month, compared to a range of €733 in Tor Vergata to €1,323 in Centro Storico.
For a typical resident of Centro Storico, housing takes up roughly 55% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €52,908 before tax.
Salaries in Centro Storico reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 64.1:
After tax and deductions of 36.6% in Italy, take-home pay for someone earning €52,908 would be roughly €33,544/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €40,762 salary in Centro Storico, Rome (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Centro Storico would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $48,075 |
| London | GBP | £41,373 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 240,557 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parioli | 60.1 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Monti | 59.2 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Prati | 58.2 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Trastevere | 56.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Coppedè | 56.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
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Yes, Centro Storico is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Rome. It costs about +30% more than the city average, ranking #1 out of 22 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Centro Storico is significantly above the Rome average. With a multiplier of 1.30x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +30% compared to the city baseline.