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Athens vs Rome

Athens runs about 31% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,766/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
l'Olimpico
Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+31%
Rome relative to Athens
Rent gap
$500
Rome costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AthensRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Athens $750, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Athens $520, Rome $572. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Transport
    Transport: Athens $95, Rome $85. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Athens $183, Rome $170. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Athens $28, Rome $32. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Athens $114, Rome $126. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Other
    Other: Athens $75, Rome $79. Cheaper in Athens.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAthensRome
Cost
Total monthly cost1,766 USD✓2,314 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)28✓36
Housing750 USD✓1,250 USD
Utilities183 USD170 USD✓
Food520 USD✓572 USD
Transport95 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare28 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle114 USD✓126 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,267 USD4,505 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate48.8%45.9%✓
Left over each month2,501 USD✓2,191 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,750 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓1,250 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓2,300 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓6,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare72/10080/100✓
Air quality52/10058/100✓
Public transport72/100✓66/100
Walkability80/10084/100✓
English proficiency64/100✓44/100
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps110 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature19°C16°C✓
Summer high33°C31°C✓
Winter low7°C✓4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,850 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall400 mm✓800 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access30 min✓45 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AthensEurope/Rome

Athens runs about 31% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Athens or Rome cheaper?

Athens runs about 31% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Athens?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,267 a month in Athens and $4,505 in Rome, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Athens or Rome?

Athens scores 66/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Athens averages 19°C against 16°C in Rome.