Is Garbatella Expensive?

Rome, Italy

-18% vs Rome avg

Living in Garbatella, Rome

Garbatella is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Rome, with a cost of living index of 40.4 — that is -18% compared to the Rome average. Ranked #20 of 22, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €834/month, compared to a range of €733 in Tor Vergata to €1,323 in Centro Storico.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Garbatella, housing takes up roughly 37% 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 €33,373 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Garbatella

Salaries in Garbatella reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 40.4:

After tax and deductions of 33.0% in Italy, take-home pay for someone earning €33,373 would be roughly €22,360/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

40.4
COLI Index
0.82x
vs City Avg
€834
Est. 1BR Rent
#20
of 22 Areas
33.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Garbatella

Estimated annual deductions on a €25,691 salary in Garbatella, Rome (local employee).

Income Tax
24%
INPS Contributions
9.2%
Total Deductions: 33.0%
Est. Take-Home: €17,207/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Garbatella would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $30,300
London GBP £26,076
Dubai AED AED 151,615

Other Neighborhoods in Rome

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Centro Storico 64.1 1.30x +30%
Parioli 60.1 1.22x +22%
Monti 59.2 1.20x +20%
Prati 58.2 1.18x +18%
Trastevere 56.7 1.15x +15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garbatella expensive in Rome?

Garbatella is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Rome. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 22 neighborhoods.

How does Garbatella compare to the Rome average?

The cost of living in Garbatella is below the Rome average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT) · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.