🇮🇹 Rome vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇹
Rome
Italy
$2,277–$3,605/mo
€2,108 – €3,338 / month (local)
🇸🇪
Stockholm
Sweden
$2,400–$3,800/mo
kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)
Stockholm is 5% more expensive
Rome wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Rome (USD) | Stockholm (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,708–$2,656 | $1,800–$2,800 | 🟢 Rome |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $901–$1,423 | $950–$1,500 | 🟢 Rome |
| Utilities | $71–$138 | $75–$145 | 🟢 Rome |
| Groceries | $361–$541 | $380–$570 | 🟢 Rome |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $47–$85 | $50–$90 | 🟢 Rome |
| Public transport (monthly) | $90–$109 | $95–$115 | 🟢 Rome |
| Internet & Mobile | $28–$47 | $30–$50 | 🟢 Rome |
| Gym membership | $33–$62 | $35–$65 | 🟢 Rome |
| Cinema ticket | $13–$17 | $14–$18 | 🟢 Rome |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,277–$3,605 | $2,400–$3,800 | 🟢 Rome |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing5.6 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Safety9.3 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Healthcare9.3 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Education8.9 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Environment8.0 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Rome
Stockholm▲ better
Economy8.0 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Culture8.6 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Internet9.0 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Rome▲ better
Stockholm
Who should choose which city?
Choose Rome if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Stockholm
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Climate
- ✓Tourism
Choose Stockholm if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Stockholm offers vs Rome
- ✓Innovation
- ✓Nature
- ✓English proficiency
- ✓Tech
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