Cost of living
Roanoke compared to Rome (United States)
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Overview comparison
RoanokeRome (United States)
Consumer prices in Rome (United States) are roughly 2% higher than in Roanoke.
Cost of living
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,573 | 2,375 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,856 | 6,048 |
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| Without rent one person | 900 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,682 | 2,826 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,453.86 | 1,401.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,017.02 | 2,528.84 |
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| Food person | 634 | 742 |
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| Food family | 1,658 | 1,446 |
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| Transport person | 108.58 | 94.42 |
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| Transport family | 289.57 | 301.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 72.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.5 | 15.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.84 | 75.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.11 | 11.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.53 | 6.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.4 | 4.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,950.92 | 1,574.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,587.48 | 1,539.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,652.05 | 3,025.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,626.69 | 2,150.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.91 | 111.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 166.84 | 220.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.77 | 59.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.73 | 6.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,022 | 4,982 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,047 | 3,362 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 | 2.77 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.73% | 74.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.48 | 14.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.62 | 3.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.72 | 11.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.98 | 13.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.88 | 13.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.59 |
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Other
| Item | Roanoke | Rome (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.91 | 52.21 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.36 | 12.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 123.71 | 135.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.97 | 19.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.96 | 50.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.68 | 84.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,155.63 | 1,394.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,614 | 18,427 |
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