City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Rome vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,663 | $1,812 | $149 |
| Groceries | $451 | $343 | +$108 |
| Dining Out | $296 | $273 | +$23 |
| Transportation | $51 | $92 | $41 |
| Utilities | $289 | $209 | +$80 |
| Other / Misc | $250 | $271 | $21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$4,500
per month
You'd need $4,500/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Rome.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
Living in Rome on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,663 to rent, $451 to groceries, $296 to dining.
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Rome or London cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Rome worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$4,500/mo in London using COL adjustment.