🇫🇷 Paris vs 🇮🇹 Rome
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇫🇷
Paris
France
$2,892–$4,579/mo
€2,678 – €4,240 / month (local)
🇮🇹
Rome
Italy
$2,277–$3,605/mo
€2,108 – €3,338 / month (local)
Paris is 27% more expensive
Rome wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Paris (USD) | Rome (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,169–$3,374 | $1,708–$2,656 | 🟢 Rome |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,145–$1,808 | $901–$1,423 | 🟢 Rome |
| Utilities | $90–$175 | $71–$138 | 🟢 Rome |
| Groceries | $458–$687 | $361–$541 | 🟢 Rome |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $60–$108 | $47–$85 | 🟢 Rome |
| Public transport (monthly) | $114–$139 | $90–$109 | 🟢 Rome |
| Internet & Mobile | $36–$60 | $28–$47 | 🟢 Rome |
| Gym membership | $42–$78 | $33–$62 | 🟢 Rome |
| Cinema ticket | $17–$22 | $13–$17 | 🟢 Rome |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,892–$4,579 | $2,277–$3,605 | 🟢 Rome |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing4.3 / 10 · 5.6 / 10
Paris
Rome▲ better
Safety9.4 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Healthcare7.7 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Paris
Rome▲ better
Education9.0 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Environment8.1 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Economy8.1 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Culture8.7 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Internet9.1 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Paris▲ better
Rome
Who should choose which city?
Choose Paris if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Paris offers vs Rome
- ✓Culture
- ✓Food
- ✓Transit
- ✓Luxury
Choose Rome if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Paris
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Climate
- ✓Tourism
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