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Rome vs London

Rome runs about 75% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,737 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+75%
London relative to Rome
Rent gap
$1,350
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RomeLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Rome $1,250, London $2,600. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Rome $572, London $617. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Transport
    Transport: Rome $85, London $282. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Rome $170, London $267. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Rome $32, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Rome $126, London $169. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Other
    Other: Rome $79, London $107. 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

MetricRomeLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)36✓63
Housing1,250 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities170 USD✓267 USD
Food572 USD✓617 USD
Transport85 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare32 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle126 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,191 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,750 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety64/10066/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality58/10060/100✓
Public transport66/10092/100✓
Walkability84/10090/100✓
English proficiency44/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband110 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature16°C12°C✓
Summer high31°C23°C✓
Winter low4°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall800 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access45 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/London

Rome runs about 75% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,737 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or London cheaper?

Rome runs about 75% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,737 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Rome?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,505 a month in Rome and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Rome or London?

Rome scores 64/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Rome averages 16°C against 12°C in London.