Makild nomad city guide

Rome, Italy

Compare Rome, Italy for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Historic center
Monthly estimateINR 2,48,500
Studio rentINR 85,000-INR 1,50,000
Internet85 Mbps
Safety68/100
Air qualityMixed / seasonal (68)
PowerMostly workable (69)
CoworkingSome workable spots (59)
Best seasonApr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Minimum stay12 months common

Nomad fit in Rome

Rome is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Prati, Testaccio, San Giovanni. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1-2 months and common lease flexibility of 12 months common.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Historic center, coast, island or mountain day trips

Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

The best timing is usually Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for jul-aug heat/crowds when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Rome. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Mixed but manageable (62)
Crime rate
Low (30)
Air quality
Mixed / seasonal (68)
Power reliability
Mostly workable (69)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (80)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (59)
Healthcare access
Adequate access (68)
English usability
Good English usability (68)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (66)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (52)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (57)
Social / nomad community
Small community (42)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (80)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (85)
Political/civil stability
Mostly predictable (68)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 85,000-INR 1,50,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 49,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 15,000 / month
Cab estimate
INR 850 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 75,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Rome, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 360 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 920 / kg
Rice
INR 200 / kg
Milk
INR 230 / litre
Local lunch
INR 530 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 265 / cup

Country context

Country
Italy
Airport code
FCO
GDP per person estimate
$41,000
City conservatism estimate
40/100

All table data for Rome

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 2,48,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 85,000-INR 1,50,000 / month
Average rent
INR 1,17,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 254 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum contract
12 months common
Areas to start with
Prati, Testaccio, San Giovanni

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 49,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 360, chicken INR 920/kg, rice INR 200/kg, milk INR 230/L
Eggs
INR 360 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 920 / kg
Rice
INR 200 / kg
Milk
INR 230 / litre
Local lunch
INR 530 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 265 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 850 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 12,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 3,000 / month
Internet speed
85 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
FCO
Flight from Mumbai
INR 75,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~12h one-way
Airport distance
12.5 km from city coordinate
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season
Jul-Aug heat/crowds
Scenic places
Historic center, coast, island or mountain day trips
Scenic description
Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 2,48,500/month, 85 Mbps, 68/100 safety
General safety estimate
68/100
Women safety estimate
66/100
City conservatism estimate
40/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Developed / practical (63)
Cleanliness
Mixed but manageable (62)
Crime rate
Low (30)
Air quality
Mixed / seasonal (68)
Power reliability
Mostly workable (69)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (80)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (59)
Healthcare access
Adequate access (68)
English usability
Good English usability (68)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (66)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (52)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (57)
Social / nomad community
Small community (42)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (80)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (85)
Political/civil stability
Mostly predictable (68)
City population
2,318,895
City coordinates
41.89193, 12.51133

Country and source context

Country
Italy
Country code
IT
Country cities tracked
93
Country GDP
$2,400B
GDP per person estimate
$41,000
Country conservatism estimate
40/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
3169070
Search phrase
Rome Italy Historic center, coast, island or mountain day trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Rome
Country Code
IT
Country
Italy
Iata
FCO
Rent Low
85000
Rent High
150000
Internet
85
Food Daily
3300
Cab5km
850
Utilities
12000
Wifi
3000
Flight Inr
75000
Flight Time
9-15h one stop
Area
Prati, Testaccio, San Giovanni
Size
30-55 sqm
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum
12 months common
Best Season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season
Jul-Aug heat/crowds
Safety
68
City Conservative
40
Country Gdp Pc
41000
Country Gdp B
2400
Title Name
Rome, Italy
Scenic
Historic center, coast, island or mountain day trips
Scenic Description
Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.
Average Rent
117500
Average Sqm
43
Monthly Estimate
248500
Search Phrase
Rome Italy Historic center, coast, island or mountain day trips
Latitude
41.89193
Longitude
12.51133
Population
2318895
Geo Name Id
3169070
Airport Distance Km
12.47901074561419
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Europe/Rome

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