- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨919) | ₨369 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨575) | ₨263 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (₨325) | ₨137 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (₨103) | ₨49 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (₨265) | ₨68 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (₨187) | ₨31 | + 503% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨512) | ₨188 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (₨149) | ₨137 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (₨97) | ₨23 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (₨104) | ₨112 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨549) | ₨808 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (₨155) | ₨77 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (₨86) | ₨29 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,355 (₨104,018) | ₨27,067 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (₨69,506) | ₨17,169 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (₨9,663) | ₨4,800 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €902 (₨69,263) | ₨19,233 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €610 (₨46,812) | ₨12,670 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €90 (₨6,910) | ₨3,903 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,744) | ₨997 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €358 (₨27,510) | ₨35,679 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (₨8,845) | ₨11,068 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 (₨407) | ₨358 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨748) | ₨218 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨6,521) | ₨2,430 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨2,817) | ₨2,652 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨7,244) | ₨3,732 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (₨9,824) | ₨2,927 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,504 (₨1,650,470) | ₨853,632 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨115) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,662) | ₨1,066 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨555) | ₨104 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨663) | ₨200 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (₨6,354) | ₨447 | + 1322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.26 (₨404) | ₨238 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (₨234) | ₨186 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (₨262) | ₨209 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (₨148) | ₨128 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (₨152) | ₨70 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,289) | ₨213 | + 506% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,512) | ₨1,033 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,235) | ₨443 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (₨5,207) | ₨878 | + 493% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (₨5,034) | ₨1,826 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨622) | ₨715 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (₨116) | ₨187 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (₨385) | ₨218 | + 76% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €569 (₨43,680) | ₨38,882 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨13) | ₨4.28 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (₨5,344) | ₨1,906 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (₨399) | ₨222 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Italy is 126% more expensive than in India
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