Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Rome 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rome are 3.7% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rome are 17.0% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 64.1% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 2.0% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 8.0% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 50.1% 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) | 3.34 € | 1.47 € | -56.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 2.05 € | +4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.06 € | +112.1 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.84 € | 5.90 € | +0.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.57 € | +41.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.15 € | +3.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.32 € | 3.60 € | -16.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 5.84 € | +0.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.65 € | 4.71 € | +1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.84 € | 7.04 € | +20.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.94 € | +18.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.84 € | +3.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.87 € | +58.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 1.07 € | +19.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.66 € | +25.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.72 € | +31.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 € | 1.14 € | +17.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.38 € | -56.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 3.50 € | -56.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.45 € | -6.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 € | 2.07 € | -7.5 % |
| 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 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 2.41 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 33.00 € | +120.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.07 € | 6.89 € | -2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,650.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -6.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,579.78 € | 25,321.43 € | +3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 198.75 € | 212.18 € | +6.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.94 € | 11.92 € | -52.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.14 € | 27.74 € | -8.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.64 € | 57.74 € | +35.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.20 € | 18.19 € | -21.6 % |
| 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 | 442.53 € | 477.22 € | +7.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,593.33 € | 9,061.54 € | -5.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.38 € | 62.55 € | -24.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.14 € | 28.60 € | -11.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.78 € | 74.89 € | -14.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.76 € | 95.16 € | -10.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 585.83 € | 1,079.76 € | +84.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 490.88 € | 666.88 € | +35.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,084.15 € | 2,088.74 € | +92.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 928.75 € | 1,236.11 € | +33.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 276.44 € | 641.41 € | +132.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 258.95 € | 312.00 € | +20.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 963.42 € | 1,691.92 € | +75.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.55 | 4.78 | +5.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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