Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Italy is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,524) | ₨417 | + 266% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨918) | ₨340 | + 170% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (₨499) | ₨168 | + 197% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (₨133) | ₨60 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (₨335) | ₨87 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (₨274) | ₨47 | + 477% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨665) | ₨243 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₨205) | ₨182 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (₨158) | ₨32 | + 398% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (₨141) | ₨155 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨593) | ₨905 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (₨208) | ₨88 | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (₨157) | ₨39 | + 302% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in Italy is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (₨174,981) | ₨46,457 | + 277% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (₨114,803) | ₨26,696 | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (₨17,871) | ₨4,673 | + 282% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (₨106,191) | ₨26,601 | + 299% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (₨71,955) | ₨14,895 | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (₨11,757) | ₨4,065 | + 189% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,389) | ₨595 | + 302% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (₨30,243) | ₨29,913 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (₨11,881) | ₨10,503 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨645) | ₨455 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨978) | ₨647 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨6,978) | ₨2,412 | + 189% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨3,064) | ₨2,912 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨8,094) | ₨4,109 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₨10,612) | ₨2,950 | + 260% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (₨2,789,533) | ₨1,910,150 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (₨167) | ₨102 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨3,336) | ₨1,062 | + 214% | |
Personal Care | + 218% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨909) | ₨140 | + 550% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨870) | ₨241 | + 261% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (₨9,516) | ₨953 | + 899% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (₨575) | ₨386 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (₨379) | ₨200 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (₨317) | ₨294 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (₨303) | ₨155 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (₨262) | ₨86 | + 206% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,791) | ₨275 | + 552% | |
Entertainment | + 187% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
Italy | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨3,559) | ₨1,451 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,742) | ₨688 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (₨7,037) | ₨1,587 | + 343% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (₨6,746) | ₨2,125 | + 218% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨866) | ₨625 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (₨163) | ₨191 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (₨487) | ₨178 | + 173% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (₨74,959) | ₨47,373 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (₨31) | ₨1.67 | + 1764% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨5,038) | ₨1,611 | + 213% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨543) | ₨289 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 161% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 161% more expensive than in India
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