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Italy
single / month
Cheaper overallItaly
single / month
| Expense | Taranto | Rome | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.70 | $11.31 | Taranto |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.80 | $45.24 | Taranto |
| Cappuccino | $2.61 | $3.39 | Taranto |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $197 | $256 | Taranto |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.90 | $41.47 | Taranto |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.10 | $109 | Taranto |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.36 | $31.67 | Taranto |
| Fitness club membership | $24.36 | $31.67 | Taranto |
| Cinema ticket | $6.38 | $8.29 | Taranto |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $437 | $607 | Taranto |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $304 | $422 | Taranto |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $912 | $1,266 | Taranto |
| Total single-person budget | $884 | $1,176 | Taranto |
| Average net salary | $2,400 | $3,120 |
Taranto is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Taranto runs about $884 versus $1,176 in Rome — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Rome leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Taranto · Full cost of living in Rome