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Porto vs Rome

Porto runs about 20% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

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Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
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Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+20%
Rome relative to Porto
Rent gap
$200
Rome costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

PortoRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Porto $1,050, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Food
    Food: Porto $459, Rome $572. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Transport
    Transport: Porto $85, Rome $85. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Porto $131, Rome $170. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Porto $28, Rome $32. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Porto $109, Rome $126. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Other
    Other: Porto $65, Rome $79. Cheaper in Porto.
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

MetricPortoRome
Cost
Total monthly cost1,927 USD✓2,314 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓36
Housing1,050 USD✓1,250 USD
Utilities131 USD✓170 USD
Food459 USD✓572 USD
Transport85 USD✓85 USD
Healthcare28 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle109 USD✓126 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.3%✓45.9%
Left over each month2,634 USD✓2,191 USD
Average local net salary1,350 USD1,750 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD✓1,250 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,300 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓6,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓64/100
Healthcare72/10080/100✓
Air quality78/100✓58/100
Public transport72/100✓66/100
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency74/100✓44/100
Nightlife78/10084/100✓
Family friendliness78/100✓74/100
Median broadband175 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓16°C
Summer high26°C✓31°C
Winter low5°C✓4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,470 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm800 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓45 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Rome

Porto runs about 20% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Porto or Rome cheaper?

Porto runs about 20% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Porto?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Porto and $4,505 in Rome, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Porto or Rome?

Porto scores 80/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Porto averages 15°C against 16°C in Rome.