Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Rome 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Rome is 26.3% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Rome is 28.7% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 33.5% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 23.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 34.2% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 20.3% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 65.00 € | -13.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.33 € | 1.44 € | -66.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 € | 1.98 € | -44.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 1.06 € | -61.9 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.22 € | 5.80 € | +11.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.74 € | 1.55 € | -10.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.13 € | +0.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.65 € | 3.51 € | -24.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.55 € | 5.78 € | -39.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.64 € | 4.57 € | -31.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.02 € | 6.86 € | -31.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.48 € | 0.92 € | -37.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.84 € | -17.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 0.86 € | -44.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.07 € | -40.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.67 € | -33.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.72 € | -33.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.57 € | 1.13 € | -28.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 0.37 € | -60.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 3.25 € | -59.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.26 € | 1.45 € | -36.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 € | 2.08 € | -40.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 6.00 € | -50.0 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 1.50 € | -30.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.50 € | 35.00 € | -59.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.25 € | 4.00 € | -36.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 2.41 € | -22.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 30.50 € | -33.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 6.77 € | -5.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,500.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -21.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,998.75 € | 25,715.38 € | -17.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.30 € | 212.95 € | -9.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.49 € | 11.58 € | -25.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.38 € | 28.03 € | -4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.71 € | 56.50 € | +49.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.45 € | 17.91 € | +2.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 710.56 € | 458.24 € | -35.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,375.00 € | 9,233.33 € | -46.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.42 € | 60.62 € | -37.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.62 € | 28.40 € | -30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.19 € | 72.85 € | -28.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 138.46 € | 93.28 € | -32.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,350.70 € | 1,077.38 € | -20.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 993.59 € | 668.45 € | -32.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,059.48 € | 2,108.27 € | -31.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,250.96 € | 1,239.47 € | -44.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,092.18 € | 628.76 € | -42.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 820.77 € | 310.15 € | -62.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,950.47 € | 1,677.35 € | -43.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 4.71 | +24.0 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 411 | 250 |
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