Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,724) | ₨411 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨1,083) | ₨361 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (₨553) | ₨182 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (₨150) | ₨62 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (₨431) | ₨102 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 (₨362) | ₨44 | + 731% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨746) | ₨243 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (₨246) | ₨186 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨162) | ₨41 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (₨162) | ₨163 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨768) | ₨913 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (₨255) | ₨91 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (₨144) | ₨39 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 213% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,450 (₨145,505) | ₨42,588 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €911 (₨91,410) | ₨26,752 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (₨15,550) | ₨5,123 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,013 (₨101,671) | ₨28,833 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €724 (₨72,689) | ₨17,547 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (₨14,355) | ₨4,724 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,589) | ₨652 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (₨29,567) | ₨26,371 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (₨14,065) | ₨11,993 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨787) | ₨484 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,051) | ₨604 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨8,452) | ₨2,322 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₨4,476) | ₨2,519 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨9,562) | ₨3,978 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (₨12,302) | ₨2,853 | + 331% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,261 (₨2,836,941) | ₨1,528,690 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨178) | ₨104 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨3,549) | ₨1,661 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨954) | ₨100 | + 858% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨1,477) | ₨233 | + 533% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (₨10,633) | ₨1,257 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (₨566) | ₨329 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (₨391) | ₨243 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (₨355) | ₨283 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (₨205) | ₨189 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₨173) | ₨89 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,811) | ₨307 | + 489% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨4,071) | ₨1,365 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,693) | ₨545 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨7,305) | ₨1,704 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨6,185) | ₨2,328 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨950) | ₨865 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 (₨257) | ₨261 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (₨517) | ₨197 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (₨67,994) | ₨43,773 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨5,129) | ₨1,536 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (₨586) | ₨249 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 144% more expensive than in India
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