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Rome vs Berlin

Rome runs about 30% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 697 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+30%
Berlin relative to Rome
Rent gap
$200
Berlin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RomeBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Rome $1,250, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Rome $572, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Rome $85, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Rome $170, Berlin $245. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Rome $32, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Rome $126, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Rome $79, Berlin $116. Cheaper in Rome.
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

MetricRomeBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD✓3,011 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)36✓47
Housing1,250 USD✓1,450 USD
Utilities170 USD✓245 USD
Food572 USD558 USD✓
Transport85 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare32 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle126 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,965 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%40.4%✓
Left over each month2,191 USD✓1,954 USD
Average local net salary1,750 USD2,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,450 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓2,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD✓7,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety64/10068/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality58/10070/100✓
Public transport66/10090/100✓
Walkability84/10088/100✓
English proficiency44/10078/100✓
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/10078/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps140 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C11°C✓
Summer high31°C25°C✓
Winter low4°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall800 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Berlin

Rome runs about 30% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 697 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Berlin cheaper?

Rome runs about 30% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 697 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Rome?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,505 a month in Rome and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Berlin?

Rome scores 64/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Rome averages 16°C against 11°C in Berlin.