- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Rome
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rome, Italy compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 35% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £5.56 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.33 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (£3.94) | £3.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (£1.31) | £0.73 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (£2.60) | £2.69 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (£1.45) | £1.31 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.89) | £3.00 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (£1.60) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 (£1.87) | £1.14 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (£1.26) | £0.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (£4.49) | £6 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (£1.81) | £2.20 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (£1.10) | £0.95 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,056 (£1,846) | £1,238 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,218 (£1,094) | £1,048 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£136) | £272 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (£898) | £600 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €681 (£611) | £450 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €76 (£68) | £250 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (£26) | £23 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €354 (£318) | £359 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (£110) | £85 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.94 (£4.44) | £6.00 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £12 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£74) | £71 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (£26) | £28 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£80) | £46 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (£90) | £72 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (£16,164) | £19,773 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.56) | £1.32 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £35 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 26% 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) | €12 (£11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£66) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.66 (£4.19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (£2.92) | £1.02 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (£2.38) | £1.60 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (£1.69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (£1.70) | £1.25 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£14) | £10 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£32) | £26 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (£58) | £33 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£54) | £56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.07 (£0.96) | £3.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (£4.49) | £3.87 | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €178 (£160) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£49) | £42 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (£4.49) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,226 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,437
(€4,941)
in Rome
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberystwyth.
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