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Madrid vs Rome

Madrid and Rome cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

Vistas de Madrid desde la azotea del Edificio España (Sky Bar 360º, del Hotel Riu Plaza España). Imagen tomada el 7 de junio de 2021
Madrid
$2,366/month · Spain
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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
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Madrid monthly
$2,366
Index 37 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-2%
Rome relative to Madrid
Rent gap
$150
Madrid costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MadridRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Madrid $1,400, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Madrid $512, Rome $572. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Transport
    Transport: Madrid $93, Rome $85. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Madrid $136, Rome $170. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Madrid $35, Rome $32. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Madrid $119, Rome $126. Cheaper in Madrid.
  • Other
    Other: Madrid $72, Rome $79. Cheaper in Madrid.
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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MetricMadridRome
Cost
Total monthly cost2,366 USD2,314 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3736✓
Housing1,400 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities136 USD✓170 USD
Food512 USD✓572 USD
Transport93 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare35 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle119 USD✓126 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.9%
Left over each month2,950 USD✓2,191 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD✓1,750 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,500 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,500 USD✓6,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓64/100
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality64/100✓58/100
Public transport92/100✓66/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency58/100✓44/100
Nightlife94/100✓84/100
Family friendliness80/100✓74/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓16°C
Summer high32°C31°C✓
Winter low3°C4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,770 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall440 mm✓800 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access330 min45 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Rome

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Is Madrid or Rome cheaper?

Madrid and Rome cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Madrid?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Madrid and $4,505 in Rome, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Madrid or Rome?

Madrid scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Madrid averages 15°C against 16°C in Rome.