Cost of Living Comparison Between Milan and Rome 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rome are 18.0% lower than in Milan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rome are 22.1% lower than in Milan | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 30.0% lower than in Milan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 22.6% lower than in Milan | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 16.9% lower than in Milan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 25.7% higher than in Milan | |
Restaurants | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.96 € | 1.46 € | -25.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.89 € | 2.07 € | -28.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.38 € | 1.06 € | -23.0 % |
Markets | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.09 € | 5.90 € | -3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.21 € | 1.57 € | -29.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 1.15 € | -24.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.86 € | 3.60 € | -6.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.10 € | 5.84 € | -17.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.31 € | 4.71 € | -11.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.12 € | 7.04 € | -22.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.94 € | -8.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.84 € | -6.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 0.87 € | -21.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.48 € | 1.07 € | -27.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.66 € | -14.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.72 € | -3.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.14 € | -13.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.55 € | 0.37 € | -32.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.45 € | -21.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.07 € | -2.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 € | 1.50 € | -31.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.00 € | 35.00 € | -10.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.41 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.27 € | 33.00 € | -0.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.09 € | 6.89 € | -2.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,061.54 € | 25,321.43 € | -18.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 256.17 € | 212.18 € | -17.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.37 € | 11.92 € | +27.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.93 € | 27.74 € | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.51 € | 58.00 € | -10.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.91 € | 18.19 € | -43.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 794.56 € | 477.22 € | -39.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,172.09 € | 8,816.67 € | -33.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.44 € | 62.30 € | -34.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.35 € | 28.85 € | -20.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.76 € | 74.15 € | -24.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143.15 € | 95.16 € | -33.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,407.61 € | 1,079.76 € | -23.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 954.76 € | 668.59 € | -30.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,989.44 € | 2,088.74 € | -30.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,895.35 € | 1,237.14 € | -34.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 852.51 € | 641.41 € | -24.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 442.58 € | 312.00 € | -29.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Milan Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,728.15 € | 1,691.92 € | -2.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.39 | 4.78 | +8.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 380 | 252 |
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| Cost of Living in Como | 31.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Novara | 32.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bergamo | 34.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Varese | 35.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vercelli | 46.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brescia | 64.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turin | 87.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Genoa | 90.08 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 |