🇮🇹 Rome vs 🇦🇹 Vienna
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇹
Rome
Italy
$2,277–$3,605/mo
€2,108 – €3,338 / month (local)
🇦🇹
Vienna
Austria
$2,462–$3,897/mo
€2,280 – €3,608 / month (local)
Vienna is 8% more expensive
Rome wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Rome (USD) | Vienna (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,708–$2,656 | $1,846–$2,872 | 🟢 Rome |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $901–$1,423 | $974–$1,538 | 🟢 Rome |
| Utilities | $71–$138 | $77–$149 | 🟢 Rome |
| Groceries | $361–$541 | $390–$585 | 🟢 Rome |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $47–$85 | $51–$92 | 🟢 Rome |
| Public transport (monthly) | $90–$109 | $97–$118 | 🟢 Rome |
| Internet & Mobile | $28–$47 | $31–$51 | 🟢 Rome |
| Gym membership | $33–$62 | $36–$67 | 🟢 Rome |
| Cinema ticket | $13–$17 | $14–$18 | 🟢 Rome |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,277–$3,605 | $2,462–$3,897 | 🟢 Rome |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing5.6 / 10 · 5.5 / 10
Rome▲ better
Vienna
Safety9.3 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Rome
Vienna▲ better
Healthcare9.3 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Rome▲ better
Vienna
Education8.9 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Rome▲ better
Vienna
Environment8.0 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Rome
Vienna▲ better
Economy8.0 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Rome
Vienna▲ better
Culture8.6 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Rome
Vienna▲ better
Internet9.0 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Rome▲ better
Vienna
Who should choose which city?
Choose Rome if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Vienna
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Climate
- ✓Tourism
Choose Vienna if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Vienna offers vs Rome
- ✓Safety
- ✓Culture
- ✓Healthcare
- ✓UN agencies
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