Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rome (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $17 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.37 ($4.72) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.39) | $1.69 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 ($4.17) | $5.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 ($2.24) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 ($2.05) | $4.88 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($1.44) | $2.46 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 ($1.29) | $3.30 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 ($2.28) | $2.45 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 ($1.65) | $4.34 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,721 ($1,859) | $2,550 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 ($1,218) | $1,846 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 ($167) | $274 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €995 ($1,075) | $1,691 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 ($754) | $1,289 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 ($92) | $142 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($28) | $41 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 ($386) | $450 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 ($126) | $132 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $26 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($87) | $66 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $75 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($91) | $100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €231 ($250) | $181 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,688 ($27,743) | $25,902 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 ($1.70) | $1.02 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($38) | $43 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $28 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 ($83) | $115 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 ($4.83) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 ($4.53) | $5.06 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.53) | $5.65 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 ($2.38) | $5.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 ($2.36) | $1.99 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $25 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($46) | $57 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($86) | $202 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($64) | $97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.39 ($1.51) | $5.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 ($5.48) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 ($536) | $429 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 ($62) | $51 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 ($5.77) | $10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 592 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,400 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,088 (€5,637) in Rome.
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