Rome vs London Cost of Living
Rome (Italy) · Overall index 54.6 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 53% more expensive than Rome.
- Rent in London is 134% more expensive than in Rome.
- Dining out in London is 43% more expensive than in Rome.
| Item | Rome | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +134% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,390 | $2,992 | +115% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $950 | $2,223 | +134% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,595 | $6,498 | +150% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,737 | $4,097 | +136% |
| Groceries | +34% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.86 | $1.21 | +41% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.04 | $4.07 | +34% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.89 | $4.67 | +20% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $4.37 | +16% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.6 | $14.3 | +35% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.66 | $11 | +14% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $17.4 | +16% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.5 | $5.26 | +17% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.36 | $1.98 | +46% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.95 | $4.45 | +51% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.53 | $5.8 | +64% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.12 | $2.72 | +28% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.83 | +39% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.51 | +35% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.62 | $2.52 | +56% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11 | $15.9 | +45% |
| Transport | +38% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.86 | $2.53 | +36% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $72.7 | $113 | +55% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.59 | $3.64 | +41% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.09 | $1.7 | +56% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.65 | $0.78 | +20% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,025 | $22,721 | +26% |
| Dining out | +43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.9 | $21.7 | +56% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.5 | $106 | +53% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.63 | $9.63 | +26% |
| Cappuccino | $3.41 | $4.39 | +29% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.63 | $2.43 | +49% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.17 | $7.39 | +43% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.99 | $7.95 | +59% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.76 | +34% |
| Telecom | +24% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.2 | $51.7 | +17% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $54.6 | $63.5 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.33 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | $14.4 | +32% |
| Utilities & household | +34% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $127 | $155 | +22% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.22 | +57% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.34 | $4.47 | +34% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1 | $1.5 | +50% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17 | $20.8 | +22% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $63.2 | $85.7 | +36% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | $16 | +33% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $27 | +8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.6 | $24 | +45% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,342 | $1,856 | +38% |
3,047 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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