Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($20) | $11 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 ($4.52) | $3.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 ($1.37) | $1.12 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 ($4.47) | $3.21 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 ($2.51) | $3.99 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $5.88 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 ($2.30) | $3.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 ($1.82) | $1.67 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 ($1.35) | $1.82 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($1.96) | $2.34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 ($1.66) | $1.23 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 ($2,070) | $1,077 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 ($1,253) | $849 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 ($200) | $196 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 ($1,071) | $781 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 ($728) | $533 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 ($96) | $122 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($29) | $40 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 ($405) | $322 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 ($164) | $90 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 ($5.76) | $9 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($11) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($82) | $47 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($37) | $37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($91) | $100 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($116) | $79 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 ($26,008) | $21,332 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 ($2.04) | $0.81 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($36) | $32 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($15) | $21 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $5.00 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($88) | $78 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 ($4.78) | $5.68 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.45) | $3.42 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 ($3.72) | $4.39 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 ($2.35) | $3.46 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 ($1.92) | $2.06 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($23) | $14 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Rome | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($45) | $36 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $22 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 ($69) | $58 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($65) | $53 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | $8 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 ($1.61) | $4.39 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 ($5.15) | $5.00 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €468 ($486) | $419 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($56) | $46 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 ($5.77) | $8 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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