City Comparison
Turin vs Rome
Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Turin is ~25% cheaper overall
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · Reviewed April 2026
Turin
Italy
COL+Rent
36.6
Rent Index
20.2
Groceries
47.3
Restaurant
41.6
Rome
Italy
COL+Rent
48.6
Rent Index
32.2
Groceries
58
Restaurant
55.1
Monthly Cost Comparison
| Category | Turin | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR City) | $893 | $1,426 | $533 |
| Rent (1BR Outside) | $626 | $1,000 | $374 |
| Groceries | $268 | $329 | $61 |
| Restaurant Meal | $15 | $18 | $3 |
| Transit Pass | $30 | $37 | $7 |
| Utilities | $172 | $211 | $39 |
Monthly Budget Comparison
| Lifestyle | Turin | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal | $1,076/mo | $1,550/mo |
| Typical | $1,588/mo | $2,273/mo |
| Comfortable | $2,001/mo | $2,823/mo |
Purchasing Power Equivalence
| Budget in Turin | ≈ in Rome | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500/mo | $1,992/mo | +$492 |
| $2,000/mo | $2,656/mo | +$656 |
| $3,000/mo | $3,984/mo | +$984 |
Detailed Budget Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turin or Rome cheaper to live in?
Turin is approximately 25% cheaper overall. Turin's COL+Rent Index is 36.6 vs Rome's 48.6 (NYC = 100).
How much is rent in Turin vs Rome?
A 1BR in Turin city center costs ~$893/mo vs $1,426/mo in Rome. Outside the center: $626 vs $1,000.
What is $2,000/month in Turin worth in Rome?
Using cost-of-living adjustment, $2,000/month in Turin has the purchasing power of approximately $2,656/month in Rome.
Are groceries cheaper in Turin or Rome?
Monthly groceries cost approximately $268 in Turin vs $329 in Rome. Groceries Index: 47.3 vs 58 (NYC = 100).