- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,064) | ₨423 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨652) | ₨266 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (₨373) | ₨142 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (₨108) | ₨52 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (₨312) | ₨71 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (₨171) | ₨39 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨563) | ₨202 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (₨165) | ₨138 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (₨105) | ₨25 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (₨112) | ₨122 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨622) | ₨828 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨158) | ₨81 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (₨92) | ₨33 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,336 (₨108,638) | ₨30,957 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (₨72,856) | ₨21,009 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (₨10,759) | ₨4,538 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €806 (₨65,558) | ₨24,583 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €546 (₨44,371) | ₨15,559 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (₨8,018) | ₨3,826 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,897) | ₨825 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (₨31,516) | ₨33,861 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (₨9,323) | ₨10,644 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (₨365) | ₨380 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨808) | ₨556 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨6,832) | ₨2,402 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,704) | ₨2,653 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (₨7,837) | ₨3,743 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨9,591) | ₨2,918 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,777 (₨1,771,325) | ₨877,820 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨125) | ₨78 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,855) | ₨1,354 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨763) | ₨136 | + 462% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨677) | ₨282 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (₨6,944) | ₨1,553 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (₨417) | ₨259 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (₨296) | ₨178 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨265) | ₨225 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (₨178) | ₨135 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨164) | ₨72 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,443) | ₨277 | + 420% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨2,736) | ₨1,186 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,362) | ₨472 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨5,239) | ₨1,972 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨5,442) | ₨1,759 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨713) | ₨615 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (₨131) | ₨196 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (₨414) | ₨209 | + 99% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (₨37,145) | ₨38,823 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₨16) | ₨59 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (₨5,129) | ₨1,885 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (₨437) | ₨252 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 83% more expensive than in India
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