Limassol vs Rome: cost of living for digital nomads

Limassol, Cyprus and Rome, Italy, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.

The short version

  • Limassol is about 5% cheaper than Rome for a month of nomad living ($2,210 vs $2,325).
  • Limassol scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
  • Internet is faster in Limassol: 130 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
  • Both have a mediterranean climate.

Limassol wins 5 of the measured lines; Rome wins 1.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Limassol or Rome?

Limassol is cheaper: about $2,210/month against $2,325/month in Rome, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Limassol or Rome?

Limassol scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Rome.

Which has faster internet, Limassol or Rome?

Limassol has faster typical internet: 130 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Rome.

LineLimassolRome
Monthly total (USD)$2,210$2,325
Rent$1,100$1,100
Food$480$550
Transport$50$45
Coworking$160$180
Safety (out of 10)8/107/10
Internet (Mbps)130120
Climatemediterraneanmediterranean
City sizemidmetro
Settingcoastinland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/107/10

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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Limassol September 10, 2026, Rome September 10, 2026.