Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,496) | ₨361 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨794) | ₨333 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (₨424) | ₨172 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (₨112) | ₨55 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (₨325) | ₨91 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (₨235) | ₨44 | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨630) | ₨236 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (₨189) | ₨162 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (₨150) | ₨31 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₨118) | ₨157 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨686) | ₨770 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (₨164) | ₨88 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨119) | ₨39 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,245 (₨111,255) | ₨46,424 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (₨75,669) | ₨26,925 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (₨15,444) | ₨5,322 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €839 (₨74,959) | ₨24,906 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €588 (₨52,561) | ₨14,288 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (₨12,020) | ₨5,022 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,244) | ₨663 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (₨31,332) | ₨30,048 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨11,377) | ₨11,811 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (₨486) | ₨523 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨982) | ₨442 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₨6,322) | ₨2,594 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,892) | ₨2,556 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨7,223) | ₨4,248 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (₨9,575) | ₨3,070 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (₨2,315,604) | ₨1,056,360 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (₨162) | ₨108 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨3,206) | ₨1,166 | + 175% | |
| 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) | €9 (₨794) | ₨126 | + 528% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨1,120) | ₨247 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (₨6,927) | ₨1,330 | + 421% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (₨487) | ₨392 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (₨288) | ₨206 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (₨259) | ₨267 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (₨160) | ₨177 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (₨171) | ₨88 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,580) | ₨306 | + 416% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,574) | ₨1,485 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,569) | ₨647 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (₨5,862) | ₨1,500 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨6,269) | ₨1,809 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨795) | ₨641 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (₨166) | ₨204 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (₨455) | ₨179 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €598 (₨53,430) | ₨47,498 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (₨24) | ₨1.06 | + 2114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨4,357) | ₨1,773 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (₨466) | ₨238 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 132% more expensive than in India
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