Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨1,384) | ₨345 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨695) | ₨289 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (₨383) | ₨145 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (₨115) | ₨54 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (₨309) | ₨80 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (₨183) | ₨36 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨578) | ₨233 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (₨177) | ₨156 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (₨108) | ₨30 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (₨114) | ₨146 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨561) | ₨694 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (₨165) | ₨90 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨110) | ₨35 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,161 (₨98,104) | ₨29,947 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €868 (₨73,327) | ₨20,075 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (₨12,081) | ₨4,456 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €763 (₨64,445) | ₨19,757 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 (₨47,091) | ₨12,927 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (₨9,108) | ₨5,186 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨2,294) | ₨662 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨29,594) | ₨28,426 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (₨11,398) | ₨12,125 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.36 (₨453) | ₨369 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨838) | ₨382 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨6,470) | ₨2,322 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,762) | ₨2,519 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨7,158) | ₨3,773 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (₨10,458) | ₨2,814 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,302 (₨1,969,256) | ₨1,021,150 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (₨134) | ₨96 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,973) | ₨1,210 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨621) | ₨107 | + 480% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨584) | ₨218 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨5,959) | ₨605 | + 885% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (₨407) | ₨376 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (₨287) | ₨192 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨275) | ₨268 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.46 (₨208) | ₨164 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.72 (₨145) | ₨80 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,492) | ₨223 | + 568% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₨3,005) | ₨1,190 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,433) | ₨482 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (₨6,584) | ₨1,354 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨5,528) | ₨1,700 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨745) | ₨684 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (₨136) | ₨204 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (₨422) | ₨173 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (₨46,380) | ₨44,632 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (₨12) | ₨2.32 | + 403% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (₨4,422) | ₨1,402 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (₨484) | ₨276 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 126% more expensive than in India
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