- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,006) | ₨382 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨625) | ₨268 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (₨342) | ₨143 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₨102) | ₨51 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (₨301) | ₨71 | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (₨176) | ₨45 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨491) | ₨196 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (₨162) | ₨135 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨106) | ₨25 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₨105) | ₨118 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨588) | ₨800 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (₨160) | ₨80 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₨99) | ₨31 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,349 (₨106,724) | ₨31,180 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (₨71,226) | ₨20,983 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (₨9,762) | ₨4,304 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €785 (₨62,110) | ₨24,209 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (₨43,991) | ₨14,601 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (₨9,539) | ₨3,877 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,808) | ₨883 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (₨30,504) | ₨34,129 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨9,683) | ₨10,466 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.77 (₨377) | ₨381 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨766) | ₨530 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨6,641) | ₨2,431 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₨2,702) | ₨2,772 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨7,080) | ₨3,669 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨9,434) | ₨2,916 | + 224% | |
| 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 | €20,383 (₨1,612,756) | ₨863,418 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨118) | ₨75 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,793) | ₨1,295 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨733) | ₨113 | + 550% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨730) | ₨284 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (₨6,563) | ₨1,367 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.94 (₨391) | ₨233 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (₨271) | ₨174 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₨243) | ₨215 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (₨174) | ₨136 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (₨156) | ₨69 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨1,484) | ₨274 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨2,534) | ₨1,132 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,334) | ₨463 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (₨5,207) | ₨1,795 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨4,962) | ₨1,806 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨671) | ₨668 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (₨124) | ₨182 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (₨393) | ₨200 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (₨37,827) | ₨38,910 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨19) | ₨34 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (₨4,604) | ₨1,845 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (₨417) | ₨239 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Italy is 95% more expensive than in India
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