Is Monteverde Expensive?

Rome, Italy

-12% vs Rome avg

Living in Monteverde, Rome

Monteverde is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Rome, with a cost of living index of 43.4 — that is -12% compared to the Rome average. Ranked #17 of 22, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €895/month, compared to a range of €733 in Tor Vergata to €1,323 in Centro Storico.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Monteverde, housing takes up roughly 40% 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 €35,815 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Monteverde

Salaries in Monteverde reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 43.4:

After tax and deductions of 33.1% in Italy, take-home pay for someone earning €35,815 would be roughly €23,960/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

43.4
COLI Index
0.88x
vs City Avg
€895
Est. 1BR Rent
#17
of 22 Areas
33.1%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Monteverde

Estimated annual deductions on a €27,599 salary in Monteverde, Rome (local employee).

Income Tax
24%
INPS Contributions
9.2%
Total Deductions: 33.1%
Est. Take-Home: €18,463/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $32,550
London GBP £28,012
Dubai AED AED 162,873

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Monteverde:

Neukölln, Berlin Pankow, Berlin Saint-Roch, Nice Carabacel, Nice Vuosaari, Helsinki Montmartre (18th), Paris

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monteverde expensive in Rome?

Monteverde is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Rome. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 22 neighborhoods.

How does Monteverde compare to the Rome average?

The cost of living in Monteverde is below the Rome average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% 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.