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Rome vs Porto

Porto runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 51.
Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-17%
Porto relative to Rome
Rent gap
$200
Rome costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricRomePorto
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD1,927 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3630✓
Housing1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities170 USD131 USD✓
Food572 USD459 USD✓
Transport85 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare32 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle126 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,561 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%45.3%✓
Left over each month2,191 USD2,634 USD✓
Average local net salary1,750 USD✓1,350 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/10080/100✓
Healthcare80/100✓72/100
Air quality58/10078/100✓
Public transport66/10072/100✓
Walkability84/10084/100
English proficiency44/10074/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓78/100
Family friendliness74/10078/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps175 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C15°C✓
Summer high31°C26°C✓
Winter low4°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,470 h
Annual rainfall800 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Lisbon

Porto runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Porto cheaper?

Porto runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 387 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Porto compared with Rome?

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

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Porto?

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