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Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Varese (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,117) | ₨500 | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨574) | ₨375 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.87 (₨396) | ₨200 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (₨93) | ₨44 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.86 (₨233) | ₨50 | + 366% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (₨167) | ₨33 | + 402% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨528) | ₨90 | + 487% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (₨145) | ₨99 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (₨106) | ₨43 | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (₨124) | ₨165 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (₨464) | ₨300 | + 55% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (₨172) | ₨143 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (₨87) | ₨38 | + 132% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Varese (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (₨66,085) | ₨25,413 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €681 (₨55,404) | ₨17,667 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₨14,570) | ₨6,525 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €636 (₨51,818) | ₨15,137 | + 242% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 (₨32,062) | ₨10,000 | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (₨7,752) | ₨10,000 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,121) | ₨1,000 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen TV | €450 (₨36,666) | ₨25,500 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (₨9,016) | ₨6,000 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (₨400) | ₨150 | + 167% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨906) | ₨900 | + 1% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 63% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 (₨8,661) | ₨2,000 | + 333% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,707) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (₨9,181) | ₨4,000 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (₨8,955) | ₨4,000 | + 124% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,940 (₨1,623,412) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (₨119) | ₨73 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨3,111) | ₨2,750 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (₨1,202) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 249% | |||
Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 249% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨942) | ₨400 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨842) | ₨200 | + 321% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨5,745) | ₨500 | + 1049% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.43 (₨442) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 (₨315) | ₨80 | + 294% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (₨278) | ₨160 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (₨196) | ₨60 | + 227% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (₨218) | ₨20 | + 992% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨1,724) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨3,429) | ₨385 | + 790% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,506) | ₨293 | + 415% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (₨5,292) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (₨7,206) | ₨500 | + 1341% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨602) | ₨245 | + 146% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (₨123) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 (₨462) | ₨1,000 | - 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €750 (₨61,060) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,454) | ₨1,000 | + 245% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (₨425) | ₨120 | + 255% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨123,689
(€1,519)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Akola.
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