Cost of living in Rome, Italy vs Emmen, Netherlands
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Rome (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €23 | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 | €2.00 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 | €0.82 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 | €2.25 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 | €1.20 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €1.20 | + 423% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 | €1.00 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 | €0.70 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Rome (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,804 | €750 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,115 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,013 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €12 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €28 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | - | - | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 46% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,254 | €31,140 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.53 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €96 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €60 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.55 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 | €40 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €20 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €50 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €60 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 | €5.00 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 | €25 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 | €8 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,940 in Rome.
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