Cost of living in Rome is 34% lower than in Keflavik (without rent).
Rent in Rome is 9% more expensive than in Keflavik.
Cost of living including rent in Rome is 12% lower than in Keflavik.
Food in Rome is 34% cheaper than in Keflavik.
Transport in Rome is 39% cheaper than in Keflavik.
| Rome | Keflavik | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Rome | Keflavik | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 11.9 $ | 22.4 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.7 $ | 126 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.53 $ | 15.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.99 $ | 7.79 $ | 
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 3.65 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 2.17 $ | 2.98 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.72 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.29 $ | 3.69 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 2.58 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.91 $ | 5.53 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 15.9 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.46 $ | 19.5 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.28 $ | 29.8 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 2.06 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.06 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.22 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.45 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.36 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.38 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 2.74 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 14.7 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 3.22 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 6.23 $ | 11 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.14 $ | 4.42 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 54.7 $ | 82 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 2.27 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 24.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 108 $ | 84.1 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.94 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.51 $ | 5.3 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.58 $ | 4.68 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 3.31 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 112 $ | 25.7 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 174 $ | 39.4 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.1 $ | 66.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 937 $ | 880 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,602 $ | 1,380 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,134 $ | 1,242 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,824 $ | 1,796 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,740 $ | 2,868 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,737 $ | 2,055 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,684 $ | 3,293 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 5.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 59.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 13.6 $ | 
| Haircut | 18 $ | 47.5 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 156 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ | 112 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 698 $ | 251 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,253 $ | 6,190 $ |