Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,134) | ₨353 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨707) | ₨291 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (₨393) | ₨143 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (₨317) | ₨72 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (₨195) | ₨36 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨594) | ₨227 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (₨175) | ₨138 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (₨116) | ₨31 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (₨107) | ₨132 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨577) | ₨766 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (₨161) | ₨85 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₨86) | ₨36 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,036 (₨91,984) | ₨33,433 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €739 (₨65,584) | ₨19,996 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨10,483) | ₨4,955 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €816 (₨72,390) | ₨18,870 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 (₨48,194) | ₨12,312 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (₨8,072) | ₨3,409 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨2,142) | ₨683 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (₨32,826) | ₨29,557 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (₨10,322) | ₨10,394 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (₨530) | ₨400 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨955) | ₨251 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨7,584) | ₨2,307 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨3,131) | ₨2,643 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (₨7,435) | ₨3,736 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (₨9,526) | ₨2,763 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 (₨2,176,762) | ₨916,180 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (₨127) | ₨79 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨3,249) | ₨1,200 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (₨496) | ₨104 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨838) | ₨213 | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (₨7,400) | ₨626 | + 1083% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (₨497) | ₨320 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (₨318) | ₨165 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (₨230) | ₨253 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (₨185) | ₨149 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨67 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,575) | ₨246 | + 541% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,147) | ₨1,216 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,614) | ₨476 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (₨7,444) | ₨1,627 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (₨5,993) | ₨1,619 | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨789) | ₨594 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.68 (₨149) | ₨193 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.81 (₨427) | ₨190 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (₨41,007) | ₨36,048 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₨20) | ₨5.08 | + 298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨4,141) | ₨1,557 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (₨492) | ₨269 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,877 prices entered by 2,482 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 139% more expensive than in India
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