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Rome vs Valencia

Valencia runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 405 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-17%
Valencia relative to Rome
Rent gap
$200
Rome costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RomeValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: Rome $1,250, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Rome $572, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Rome $85, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Rome $170, Valencia $124. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Rome $32, Valencia $32. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Rome $126, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Rome $79, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
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

MetricRomeValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD1,909 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3630✓
Housing1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities170 USD124 USD✓
Food572 USD457 USD✓
Transport85 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare32 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle126 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%36.2%✓
Left over each month2,191 USD3,407 USD✓
Average local net salary1,750 USD✓1,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD1,850 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/10080/100✓
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality58/10074/100✓
Public transport66/10080/100✓
Walkability84/10088/100✓
English proficiency44/10054/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓82/100
Family friendliness74/10084/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C✓18°C
Summer high31°C30°C✓
Winter low4°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,700 h✓
Annual rainfall800 mm450 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 405 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Valencia cheaper?

Valencia runs about 17% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 405 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with Rome?

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

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Valencia?

Rome scores 64/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. Rome averages 16°C against 18°C in Valencia.