Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Rome 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Rome is 3.5% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Rome is 17.2% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 65.8% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 2.1% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 7.5% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 47.6% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 € | 1.47 € | -56.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 € | 2.08 € | +8.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.06 € | +112.6 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.90 € | 5.88 € | -0.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.10 € | 1.56 € | +42.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.14 € | +2.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.33 € | 3.52 € | -18.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 5.89 € | +1.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 4.69 € | +0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.83 € | 6.99 € | +19.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.94 € | +16.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.84 € | +2.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.88 € | +54.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.08 € | +20.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.67 € | +25.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.71 € | +29.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 € | 1.14 € | +17.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.38 € | -55.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 3.50 € | -56.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.44 € | -8.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 € | 2.04 € | -9.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 6.00 € | +30.4 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 1.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 35.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 4.25 € | +6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 2.41 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 31.50 € | +110.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.08 € | 6.87 € | -3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 € | 24,350.00 € | -3.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,594.79 € | 25,581.25 € | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 200.08 € | 212.18 € | +6.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.11 € | 11.67 € | -53.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 27.66 € | -8.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.70 € | 57.50 € | +34.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.37 € | 18.36 € | -17.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 445.98 € | 473.16 € | +6.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,593.33 € | 9,057.14 € | -5.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.56 € | 62.16 € | -24.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.11 € | 28.27 € | -12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.43 € | 74.47 € | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 105.91 € | 95.00 € | -10.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 583.06 € | 1,091.86 € | +87.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 491.33 € | 669.64 € | +36.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,086.79 € | 2,108.50 € | +94.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 923.06 € | 1,244.74 € | +34.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 277.94 € | 638.52 € | +129.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 260.15 € | 310.51 € | +19.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 979.65 € | 1,695.49 € | +73.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.56 | 4.71 | +3.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 152.46 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Aversa | 128.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pescara | 129.79 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Siena | 150.18 miles |