Cost of living in Edinburgh is 33% higher than in Rome (without rent).
Rent in Edinburgh is 16% more expensive than in Rome.
Cost of living including rent in Edinburgh is 22% higher than in Rome.
Food in Edinburgh is 15% more expensive than in Rome.
Transport in Edinburgh is 189% more expensive than in Rome.
| Edinburgh | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Edinburgh | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.6 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.5 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.44 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 2.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.74 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 9.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.21 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 19.9 $ | 6.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.63 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.9 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 113 $ | 108 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.3 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.81 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.18 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 2.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 112 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
294 $ | 174 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
42.9 $ | 52.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,009 $ | 937 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,980 $ | 1,602 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,425 $ | 1,134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,692 $ | 1,824 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,033 $ | 1,740 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,677 $ | 1,737 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,703 $ | 2,684 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.85 % | 6.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.9 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.9 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 24.9 $ | 18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 112 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 119 $ | 25.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,775 $ | 698 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,136 $ | 18,253 $ |