Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,038) | ₨394 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨633) | ₨277 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (₨343) | ₨144 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨97) | ₨52 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (₨269) | ₨73 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (₨158) | ₨37 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨514) | ₨210 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (₨142) | ₨140 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (₨103) | ₨28 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (₨103) | ₨127 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨525) | ₨853 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (₨151) | ₨83 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨103) | ₨35 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,325 (₨104,226) | ₨31,479 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €935 (₨73,599) | ₨20,124 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (₨9,230) | ₨4,104 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (₨63,556) | ₨24,066 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 (₨48,692) | ₨14,061 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (₨6,974) | ₨3,193 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,832) | ₨747 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₨26,901) | ₨30,759 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨8,418) | ₨10,743 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 (₨378) | ₨378 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨806) | ₨289 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,499) | ₨2,388 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,371) | ₨2,586 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨6,837) | ₨3,770 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₨9,047) | ₨2,768 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,930 (₨1,804,072) | ₨925,218 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨122) | ₨76 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨2,815) | ₨1,208 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨578) | ₨111 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨719) | ₨211 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (₨6,202) | ₨1,015 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (₨345) | ₨250 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (₨244) | ₨174 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (₨213) | ₨231 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (₨162) | ₨148 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (₨134) | ₨67 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨1,222) | ₨254 | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨2,759) | ₨1,215 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,328) | ₨477 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (₨8,125) | ₨1,807 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₨5,015) | ₨1,940 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨693) | ₨686 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (₨115) | ₨220 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (₨394) | ₨236 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (₨34,088) | ₨34,455 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (₨11) | ₨3.96 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₨4,622) | ₨1,992 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (₨423) | ₨244 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 109% more expensive than in India
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