Is Trieste Expensive?

Rome, Italy

+5% vs Rome avg

Living in Trieste, Rome

Trieste is a moderately-priced area within Rome, with a cost of living index of 51.8 — that is +5% compared to the Rome average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 22 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,068/month, compared to a range of €733 in Tor Vergata to €1,323 in Centro Storico.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Trieste, housing takes up roughly 47% 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 €42,734 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Trieste

Salaries in Trieste reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 51.8:

After tax and deductions of 34.8% in Italy, take-home pay for someone earning €42,734 would be roughly €27,862/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

51.8
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
€1,068
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 22 Areas
34.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Trieste

Estimated annual deductions on a €32,941 salary in Trieste, Rome (local employee).

Income Tax
26%
INPS Contributions
9.2%
Total Deductions: 34.8%
Est. Take-Home: €21,484/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $38,850
London GBP £33,434
Dubai AED AED 194,397

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 Trieste:

Gubei, Shanghai La Défense, Paris Levallois-Perret, Paris Mariahilf (6th), Vienna Alsergrund (9th), Vienna Friedrichshain, Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trieste expensive in Rome?

Trieste is near the city average for Rome. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Trieste compare to the Rome average?

The cost of living in Trieste is above the Rome average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% 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.