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Cost of Living in Rome
Italy's capital, with lower rents than Milan. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Rome — rent, food, transport and insurance — in EUR and rupees.
- Rent €500 – €750/month
- Total €998 – €1,248/month
- ≈ ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh/month
- 1 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Rome as a student?
Budget €998 – €1,248 a month (about ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh), or €12,000 – €15,000 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at €500 – €750. 1 of the 3 cities we track in Italy have lower rents.
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Official sources: Universitaly — Study in Italy
Rome budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- €500 – €750 a month
- Monthly budget
- €998 – €1,248
- Yearly budget
- €12,000 – €15,000
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹13 lakh – ₹16 lakh
- Health cover
- Private insurance or voluntary enrolment in the national health service (SSN)
- Getting around
- Under-26 annual transit passes in most cities
- Exchange rate used
- €1 ≈ ₹109
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Student budget in Rome
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Rome
Cook at home
Groceries for about €250 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Under-26 annual transit passes in most cities
Work part-time
Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
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About €998 – €1,248 (₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.4 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs €500 – €750 a month.
Part-time work (up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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