Cost of living
Rome (Italy) compared to Matera
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Overview comparison
Rome (Italy)Matera
Consumer prices in Matera are roughly 11% higher than in Rome (Italy).
Cost of living
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,377 | 1,642 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,692 | 3,506 |
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| Without rent one person | 646 | 694 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,692 | 2,140 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 750.49 | 729.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,162.75 | 1,049.59 |
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| Food person | 423 | 497 |
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| Food family | 1,462 | 1,402 |
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| Transport person | 57.7 | 81.4 |
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| Transport family | 231.51 | 314.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.63 years | 62.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.86 | 12.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.94 | 55.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.53 | 11.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.62 | 5.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.62 | 1.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.39 | 2.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 697.89 | 612.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 682.73 | 495.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,007.98 | 1,205.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 983.83 | 916.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.36 | 113.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 185.5 | 217.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.64 | 32.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.87 | 4.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,107 | 3,876 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,408 | 2,072 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.73 | 1.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.43% | 43.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.34 | 22.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 2.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 2.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.36 | 3.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.87 | 15.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.03 | 11.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.74 | 21.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Rome (Italy) | Matera |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.67 | 52.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.95 | 11.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.26 | 114.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.35 | 18.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 78.88 | 64.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.39 | 96.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 416.07 | 583.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,375 | 9,798 |
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