Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 4% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 | €3.95 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 | €1.08 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 | €3.27 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.56 | €2.15 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.93 | €2.25 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 | €1.58 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 | €1.19 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 | €2.02 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 | €1.07 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,905 | €1,846 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,232 | €1,263 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 | €123 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,181 | €1,236 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 | €873 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 | €82 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €27 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 | €289 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 | €100 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €71 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €27 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €82 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 | €86 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,193 | €28,292 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 | €1.59 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €34 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | €16 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €8 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 | €57 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.80 | €3.75 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 | €3.20 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 | €3.81 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 | €2.20 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 | €2.78 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €19 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Rome | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 | €42 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €20 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 | €50 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €55 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 | €3.13 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 | €4.78 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €590 | €553 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €53 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.51 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,698 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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