0 0 schools$1,400/mo avg rentMedium expat community
EUR is a planned district south of central Rome, built originally for a 1942 world fair. Its wide boulevards, rationalist architecture, and artificial lake create a uniquely orderly feel for Rome. International organizations and schools make it a practical expat base.
4/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
Healthcare
Medium
Expat Community
4-32°C
Temp Range
Moderate
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
32°C
Hottest (Aug)
3°C
Coolest (Jan)
20
Sunny days/mo avg
695mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
14°
🌊 Jan
13°
🌊 Feb
14°
🌊 Mar
15°
🌊 Apr
18°
🌊 May
22°
🌊 Jun
25°
🌊 Jul
26°
🌊 Aug
24°
🌊 Sep
21°
🌊 Oct
18°
🌊 Nov
15°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$1,400
Avg. rent /mo
$8.00
Budget meal
$32
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$1.80
Domestic beer$4.50
Imported beer$5.50
Water (1.5L)$0.40
Groceries
Loaf of bread$1.80
Milk (1L)$1.65
Dozen eggs$3.50
Chicken (1 kg)$8.50
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$3.50
Taxi per km$1.30
Monthly transit pass$40
Gasoline (per liter)$1.85
Monthly Bills
Internet$28 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$200 /mo
Gym membership$55 /mo
Domestic help$900 /mo
Preschool / nursery$650 /mo
Comfortable
A family in a 2-bedroom apartment near the EUR metro station, using public transit, children at a local school.
$3,500/mo
Rent$1,100
Groceries$500
Lifestyle & leisure$330
Transport$100
Utilities$150
Dining out$280
Healthcare$140
School fees (per child)$700
Domestic help$200
Established
A 3-bedroom apartment near the lake, one car, children at an international school.
$7,000/mo
Rent$2,200
Groceries$700
Lifestyle & leisure$600
Transport$350
Utilities$230
Dining out$520
Healthcare$300
School fees (per child)$1,700
Domestic help$400
Premium
A large apartment or villa near the lake, two cars, children at a top international school, full Roman lifestyle.
$12,000/mo
Rent$4,000
Groceries$950
Lifestyle & leisure$1,000
Transport$500
Utilities$330
Dining out$850
Healthcare$480
School fees (per child)$3,200
Domestic help$690
EUR is mid-to-upper range for Rome, with rationalist architecture and wide boulevards providing a different feel from the chaotic historic center. All figures in USD.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
55Jan
52Feb
48Mar
42Apr
40May
45Jun
48Jul
50Aug
45Sep
42Oct
50Nov
55Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 48. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: May at 40).
👥 Demographics
7%
Expat Population
upper-middle
Income Level
~65,000
Population
Nationalities
Italian87%
Filipino3%
Romanian2%
Other EU3%
Other5%
Languages Spoken
Italian90%
English5%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Architecturally distinctive planned district with rationalist 1940s buildingsPalazzo della Civilta Italiana — iconic Square Colosseum housing FendiOrderly, child-friendly environment unique in chaotic RomeGrowing international community alongside Italian professionals and civil servants
Who Lives Here
EUR is a planned district built for a 1942 world fair that never happened, creating one of Romes most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods. Its wide boulevards, rationalist buildings, and artificial lake give it an orderly character unique in chaotic Rome. Residents are Italian professionals, government workers (several ministries are here), and a growing international community drawn by the practical living environment.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
EUR lake with cherry tree parkland, jogging path, and pedalo boatsLuneur Park — Rome only permanent amusement park for childrenTre Fontane sports complex with public swimming, tennis, and footballCherry tree spectacular spring bloom around the lake
Parks and Green Spaces
The EUR lake (Laghetto dellEUR) is the centerpiece — an artificial lake surrounded by parkland, cherry trees (spectacular in spring bloom), and a jogging path. The park around the lake is excellent for families. The nearby Parco della Caffarella, south of the district, offers rural walking within the city.
🚗 Getting Around
Three metro Line B stations — Termini in about 25 minutesWide boulevards make driving and parking easy compared to centro storicoFiumicino Airport 25 minutes via autostradaFlat terrain and wide roads — one of Rome best cycling neighborhoods
Public Transit
EUR has excellent metro access with three stations on Line B (EUR Fermi, EUR Palasport, EUR Magliana). The metro to Termini station takes about 25 minutes. Bus lines supplement the metro. The combination of metro access and wide, navigable streets makes EUR one of the most transit-friendly neighborhoods in Rome.
🛒 Daily Life
Euroma2 — one of Rome largest shopping centers with full retail and cinemaSant Eugenio Hospital and well-represented private medical clinicsGovernment offices in EUR making bureaucratic errands convenientViale Europa commercial strip with shops, restaurants, and daily services
Groceries and Shopping
The Euroma2 shopping center — one of Romes largest malls — is in EUR, with a major supermarket, international retail, a food court, and cinema. Local alimentari and markets on the residential streets provide fresh food. The Viale Europa commercial strip has additional shops and restaurants.
📝 Living with the Climate
Cherry blossoms around the EUR lake in April — a Rome spring highlightOpen layout feels exposed to wind in winter and heat in summerStriking rationalist architecture in winter light at mild 4-14CHot summers at 30-36C — many Romans escape to coast in August
Winter (November - March)
EURs open layout and wide boulevards can feel exposed on windy days. Temperatures 4-14C — typical mild Roman winter. The lake area adds humidity. Rain peaks in November-December. The rationalist architecture has a striking quality in winter light.