City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Rome vs Perth — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Rome.
Perth
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Perth.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Perth | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,109 | $1,144 | $35 |
| Groceries | $301 | $307 | $6 |
| Dining Out | $197 | $197 | $0 |
| Transportation | $34 | $72 | $38 |
| Utilities | $193 | $109 | +$84 |
| Other / Misc | $166 | $171 | $5 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$2,000
per month
Perth equivalent
$2,292
per month
You'd need $2,292/mo in Perth to match $2,000/mo in Rome.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $2,000/month?
Living in Rome on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,109 to rent, $301 to groceries, $197 to dining.
Can I live in Perth on $2,000/month?
In Perth, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,144 rent, $307 groceries, $197 dining.
Is Rome or Perth cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Perth 55.7 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Rome worth in Perth?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$2,292/mo in Perth using COL adjustment.