Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Rome 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rome are 10.5% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rome are 2.2% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 22.2% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 10.3% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 16.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 42.8% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 10.00 € | +12.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.30 € | 1.47 € | -36.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 2.05 € | +13.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 € | 1.06 € | -15.5 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.64 € | 5.90 € | +62.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 1.57 € | +19.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 1.15 € | +77.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 3.60 € | +28.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 5.84 € | +25.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.22 € | 4.71 € | +46.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.66 € | 7.04 € | +24.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.94 € | -4.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.84 € | +32.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.87 € | +9.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.07 € | +3.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.66 € | -18.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.72 € | -13.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 1.14 € | -25.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.38 € | -51.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.25 € | 1.45 € | +16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 2.07 € | -21.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 6.00 € | +9.1 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 35.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 4.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 2.41 € | +114.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 33.00 € | +120.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 € | 6.89 € | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,234.29 € | 25,321.43 € | -23.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.52 € | 212.18 € | +58.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.65 € | 11.92 € | -47.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.55 € | 27.74 € | -28.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.27 € | 57.74 € | +43.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 18.19 € | +42.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 537.76 € | 477.22 € | -11.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 9,061.54 € | -32.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.89 € | 62.55 € | -20.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.73 € | 28.60 € | -17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.51 € | 74.89 € | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 95.16 € | -4.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,333.90 € | 1,079.76 € | -19.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 925.10 € | 666.88 € | -27.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,582.00 € | 2,088.74 € | -19.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,680.95 € | 1,236.11 € | -26.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 575.18 € | 641.41 € | +11.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 296.36 € | 312.00 € | +5.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,211.39 € | 1,691.92 € | +39.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.01 | 4.78 | +19.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 471 | 254 |
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Cities near Lisbon: | Cost of Living in Carnaxide | 6.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 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 |