- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,027) | ₨371 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨649) | ₨266 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (₨353) | ₨144 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (₨106) | ₨50 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (₨303) | ₨70 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (₨185) | ₨50 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨503) | ₨197 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (₨162) | ₨134 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨108) | ₨25 | + 339% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (₨107) | ₨117 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨611) | ₨800 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (₨167) | ₨79 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (₨99) | ₨32 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,348 (₨110,020) | ₨31,408 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (₨72,424) | ₨20,916 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (₨10,110) | ₨4,406 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (₨66,263) | ₨25,719 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (₨46,490) | ₨14,684 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (₨9,130) | ₨3,736 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,862) | ₨897 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (₨30,348) | ₨34,573 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₨9,511) | ₨10,910 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (₨377) | ₨371 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨805) | ₨563 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨6,887) | ₨2,428 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,829) | ₨2,717 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨7,601) | ₨3,707 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨9,758) | ₨2,930 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (₨1,640,883) | ₨860,896 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨121) | ₨74 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,894) | ₨1,327 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨746) | ₨128 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨779) | ₨277 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (₨6,501) | ₨1,327 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (₨396) | ₨224 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (₨284) | ₨181 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (₨291) | ₨221 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (₨180) | ₨142 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (₨162) | ₨70 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,482) | ₨290 | + 411% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨2,609) | ₨1,148 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,356) | ₨460 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (₨5,545) | ₨1,842 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨5,102) | ₨1,956 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨685) | ₨680 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (₨127) | ₨188 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (₨403) | ₨213 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (₨39,367) | ₨39,122 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨19) | ₨58 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₨4,847) | ₨1,875 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (₨429) | ₨234 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 92% more expensive than in India
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