Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (209 kr) | 101 kr | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (103 kr) | 85 kr | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (57 kr) | 58 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (16 kr) | 14 kr | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (44 kr) | 36 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (28 kr) | 30 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (88 kr) | 49 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (25 kr) | 28 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (80 kr) | 95 kr | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (22,891 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (13,857 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (1,588 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (11,844 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (8,047 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (1,061 kr) | 410 kr | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (318 kr) | 275 kr | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (4,473 kr) | 4,385 kr | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (1,808 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (64 kr) | 67 kr | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (102 kr) | 203 kr | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (908 kr) | 937 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (411 kr) | 400 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (959 kr) | 958 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (1,283 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (287,547 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (401 kr) | 553 kr | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (167 kr) | 307 kr | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 42% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (82 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (103 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (1,083 kr) | 207 kr | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (53 kr) | 41 kr | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (38 kr) | 31 kr | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (243 kr) | 274 kr | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Rome | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (481 kr) | 407 kr | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (200 kr) | 264 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (759 kr) | 966 kr | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (734 kr) | 882 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (131 kr) | 131 kr | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (20 kr) | 40 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (59 kr) | 70 kr | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (5,549 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (2.05 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (592 kr) | 286 kr | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (62 kr) | 66 kr | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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