Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Rome 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Rome is 19.9% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Rome is 14.8% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 1.7% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 26.3% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 21.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 16.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 15.00 € | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 65.00 € | -27.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 4.50 € | -43.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 1.43 € | -68.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 2.07 € | -23.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.06 € | -42.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 5.82 € | +23.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 € | 1.54 € | -38.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.13 € | -4.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 3.57 € | +21.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 5.67 € | +56.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 4.55 € | -15.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.77 € | 6.90 € | -29.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.94 € | -10.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.85 € | +5.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.86 € | -13.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.05 € | -39.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.66 € | +26.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.70 € | -11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.01 € | 1.14 € | -43.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 € | 0.38 € | -79.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 3.50 € | -75.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.45 € | -47.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 2.12 € | -32.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.45 € | 6.00 € | -42.6 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 1.50 € | -49.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 35.00 € | -47.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.00 € | -40.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 2.41 € | +22.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 30.00 € | -46.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 6.75 € | -6.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,644.50 € | 24,000.00 € | -24.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,845.64 € | 25,275.00 € | -25.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.94 € | 208.43 € | +75.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.57 € | 10.26 € | -58.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.75 € | 27.84 € | +34.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.08 € | 55.43 € | +31.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 € | 18.88 € | -21.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 10.00 € | -41.2 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 311.23 € | 451.18 € | +45.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 9,138.46 € | +9.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.34 € | 60.69 € | -31.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.72 € | 27.76 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.63 € | 73.21 € | -5.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.91 € | 95.71 € | -5.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,016.14 € | 1,051.25 € | +3.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 814.82 € | 658.51 € | -19.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,760.52 € | 2,062.93 € | +17.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.71 € | 1,203.33 € | -7.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 692.74 € | 603.25 € | -12.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.37 € | 308.46 € | -23.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,688.47 € | 1,920.79 € | -28.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 | 4.13 | +11.9 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 243 | 282 |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Rome: | Cost of Living in Frascati | 19.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cisterna di Latina | 31.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rocca di Cambio | 89.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Teramo | 108.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Perugia | 113.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 120.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aversa | 128.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pescara | 129.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naples | 141.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Siena | 150.18 miles |