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Cost of living in Italy compared to India
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨982) | ₨394 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨628) | ₨257 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (₨342) | ₨143 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (₨97) | ₨52 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (₨271) | ₨72 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (₨162) | ₨37 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨531) | ₨195 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (₨151) | ₨141 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (₨97) | ₨24 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₨106) | ₨120 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨594) | ₨864 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (₨149) | ₨82 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (₨83) | ₨33 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,312 (₨102,068) | ₨30,967 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €909 (₨70,718) | ₨20,729 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (₨9,917) | ₨4,219 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €818 (₨63,684) | ₨23,425 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €551 (₨42,846) | ₨15,037 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (₨8,247) | ₨3,421 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,893) | ₨774 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (₨29,521) | ₨33,234 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₨8,686) | ₨10,717 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.26 (₨331) | ₨415 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨744) | ₨547 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,489) | ₨2,421 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,529) | ₨2,715 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,347) | ₨4,020 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨9,016) | ₨3,252 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,219 (₨1,728,854) | ₨888,670 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (₨120) | ₨79 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,726) | ₨1,287 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨637) | ₨127 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨671) | ₨328 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨6,646) | ₨1,178 | + 464% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.03 (₨391) | ₨263 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.50 (₨272) | ₨183 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (₨253) | ₨226 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (₨159) | ₨132 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (₨148) | ₨72 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,414) | ₨299 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨2,740) | ₨1,243 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,341) | ₨496 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (₨5,502) | ₨2,132 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨5,183) | ₨1,824 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨703) | ₨836 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (₨128) | ₨218 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (₨407) | ₨239 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €444 (₨34,535) | ₨37,438 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨15) | ₨70 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (₨5,177) | ₨1,879 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.43 (₨422) | ₨255 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,537 prices entered by 4,792 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 70% more expensive than in India
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