- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Rome
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rome, Italy compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £4.63 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £4.93 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (£3.84) | £3.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (£1.33) | £0.81 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (£2.54) | £2.67 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (£1.41) | £1.31 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.75) | £5.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (£1.56) | £2.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 (£1.82) | £1.14 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (£1.23) | £1.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (£4.38) | £6 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (£1.71) | £2.25 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (£1.07) | £1.00 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 0% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,056 (£1,800) | £793 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,218 (£1,067) | £1,510 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£133) | £159 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (£876) | £1,458 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €681 (£596) | £397 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €76 (£66) | £250 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £23 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €310 (£272) | £320 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (£101) | £85 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (£4.12) | £6.00 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£73) | £71 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (£26) | £28 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£78) | £46 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (£88) | £72 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (£15,765) | £19,356 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.52) | £1.24 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (£14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (£7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£65) | £50 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.52 (£3.96) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (£2.98) | £1.02 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (£2.39) | £1.60 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (£1.90) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (£1.84) | £1.25 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £10 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (£66) | £33 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£53) | £56 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.07 (£0.94) | £3.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (£4.38) | £3.87 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €535 (£468) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£48) | £42 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (£4.38) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 870 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,359
(€2,694)
in Rome
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,200
in Aberystwyth.
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