- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,017) | ₨385 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨630) | ₨267 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (₨338) | ₨144 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₨101) | ₨51 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (₨308) | ₨71 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (₨176) | ₨42 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨500) | ₨197 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (₨163) | ₨136 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (₨107) | ₨24 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (₨110) | ₨120 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨589) | ₨820 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (₨159) | ₨81 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₨99) | ₨31 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,284 (₨102,201) | ₨30,879 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (₨69,081) | ₨20,912 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (₨10,133) | ₨4,349 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (₨63,283) | ₨25,353 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €552 (₨43,912) | ₨14,651 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (₨9,301) | ₨3,725 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,832) | ₨866 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (₨31,061) | ₨34,122 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₨9,061) | ₨10,383 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.65 (₨370) | ₨386 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨772) | ₨498 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨6,747) | ₨2,423 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₨2,742) | ₨2,758 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨7,218) | ₨3,728 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨9,501) | ₨2,939 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,172 (₨1,605,093) | ₨860,898 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨120) | ₨76 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨2,826) | ₨1,287 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨741) | ₨116 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨711) | ₨287 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (₨6,377) | ₨1,375 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (₨413) | ₨237 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (₨280) | ₨181 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₨239) | ₨221 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.26 (₨180) | ₨136 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨159) | ₨68 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,462) | ₨273 | + 436% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨2,573) | ₨1,198 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,332) | ₨466 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨5,517) | ₨1,803 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨4,957) | ₨1,816 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨685) | ₨628 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (₨125) | ₨189 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (₨389) | ₨203 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (₨38,100) | ₨38,557 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨19) | ₨29 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (₨4,834) | ₨1,883 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (₨422) | ₨246 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 98% more expensive than in India
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