Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Rome 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rome are 25.4% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rome are 12.3% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 9.0% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 31.7% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 34.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 28.9% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.50 € | +29.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 70.00 € | +40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.50 € | 9.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 5.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.90 € | 1.50 € | -21.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 € | 2.04 € | +25.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 € | 1.12 € | -2.5 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.48 € | 6.05 € | +74.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.45 € | +16.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.01 € | +70.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.69 € | 3.25 € | +21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.25 € | 6.89 € | +62.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.07 € | 4.44 € | +44.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.88 € | 7.01 € | +43.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 1.04 € | +16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.83 € | +43.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 1.01 € | +44.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.21 € | +31.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.70 € | +20.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.72 € | +28.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.26 € | 1.14 € | -9.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.76 € | 0.52 € | -31.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 € | 1.45 € | +17.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.23 € | +12.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 6.00 € | +11.1 % |
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) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.05 € | 1.93 € | +84.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.50 € | 30.00 € | +93.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.16 € | 7.24 € | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -10.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,690.00 € | 27,192.86 € | -11.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 127.75 € | 202.89 € | +58.8 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.21 € | 0.23 € | +10.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.06 € | 27.67 € | -25.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.39 € | 51.47 € | +30.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.43 € | 18.00 € | +57.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 9.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 411.34 € | 486.92 € | +18.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,197.42 € | 8,694.38 € | -5.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.67 € | 78.22 € | -3.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.37 € | 32.76 € | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.87 € | 88.87 € | +15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.15 € | 108.85 € | +13.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,226.94 € | 1,055.47 € | -14.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 803.12 € | 703.95 € | -12.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,340.80 € | 2,168.75 € | -7.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,383.37 € | 1,307.35 € | -5.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 551.68 € | 648.10 € | +17.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 300.21 € | 318.25 € | +6.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,096.85 € | 1,587.59 € | +44.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.70 | 2.10 | -22.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Aversa | 128.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pescara | 129.79 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Siena | 150.18 miles |