Rome vs Paris Cost of Living
Rome (Italy) · Overall index 54.6 — Paris (France) · Overall index 68.3
Summary
- Overall, Paris is 25% more expensive than Rome.
- Rent in Paris is 53% more expensive than in Rome.
- Dining out in Paris is 30% more expensive than in Rome.
| Item | Rome | Paris | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +53% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,390 | $2,212 | +59% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $950 | $1,295 | +36% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,595 | $4,571 | +76% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,737 | $2,498 | +44% |
| Groceries | +15% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.86 | $1.03 | +20% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.04 | $3.55 | +17% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.89 | $3.99 | +3% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $4.23 | +12% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.6 | $11.6 | +9% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.66 | $10.3 | +7% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15 | $16.2 | +8% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.5 | $4.18 | -7% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.36 | $1.6 | +18% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.95 | $3.8 | +29% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.53 | $4.6 | +30% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.12 | $2.65 | +25% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.15 | +5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.15 | +16% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.62 | $2.18 | +35% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11 | $12.9 | +17% |
| Transport | +23% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.86 | $2.26 | +22% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $72.7 | $98.6 | +36% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.59 | $3.29 | +27% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.09 | $1.48 | +36% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.65 | $0.75 | +15% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,025 | $19,642 | +9% |
| Dining out | +30% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.9 | $20.4 | +47% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $69.5 | $88.4 | +27% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.63 | $9.82 | +29% |
| Cappuccino | $3.41 | $4.31 | +26% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.63 | $2.18 | +34% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.17 | $5.62 | +9% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.99 | $6.5 | +30% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $1.87 | +43% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.2 | $54.1 | +22% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $54.6 | $63.1 | +16% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.26 | +4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | $11.8 | +8% |
| Utilities & household | +17% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $127 | $149 | +17% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.14 | $0.19 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.34 | $4.41 | +32% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1 | $1.09 | +9% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17 | $19.8 | +16% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $63.2 | $62.1 | -2% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12 | $11.6 | -3% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $25.3 | +1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.6 | $20.7 | +25% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,342 | $1,900 | +42% |
3,332 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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