Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Milan (Italy)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €18 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 | €1.47 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 | €4.85 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.95 | €3.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €8 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 | €2.29 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 | €1.86 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 | €1.60 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 | €2.53 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 | €1.68 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,194 | €2,783 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,251 | €1,751 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 | €185 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,128 | €1,531 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €722 | €975 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 | €129 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €27 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 | €361 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 | €158 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €11 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €98 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 | €149 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,432 | €33,618 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 | €1.89 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €35 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | €24 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €9 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €110 | €99 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.80 | €5.96 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 | €3.58 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 | €3.39 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 | €2.69 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 | €2.32 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €24 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Milan (Italy) | ||||
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| Rome | Milan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 | €54 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €20 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 | €99 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €83 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 | €2.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 | €6 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €590 | €481 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.17 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 | €87 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €6 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 553 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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