Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Rome | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (84 zł) | 40 zł | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (41 zł) | 29 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (7 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (10 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (7 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (6 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (42 zł) | 32 zł | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (7 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,663 (7,690 zł) | 7,236 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,038 (4,800 zł) | 5,114 zł | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (640 zł) | 733 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (4,776 zł) | 3,963 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (3,245 zł) | 2,992 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (428 zł) | 412 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (128 zł) | 57 zł | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (1,803 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (729 zł) | 460 zł | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (26 zł) | 32 zł | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (41 zł) | 41 zł | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (366 zł) | 312 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (138 zł) | 148 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (441 zł) | 348 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (680 zł) | 408 zł | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (115,945 zł) | 119,791 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (162 zł) | 110 zł | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (59 zł) | 42 zł | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (42 zł) | 34 zł | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (437 zł) | 160 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.80 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.95 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (98 zł) | 73 zł | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (194 zł) | 121 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (81 zł) | 60 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (306 zł) | 248 zł | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (322 zł) | 192 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (53 zł) | 34 zł | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.96 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.48 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (2,302 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.83 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (239 zł) | 158 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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