- Cost of Living
- Italy
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,104) | ₨420 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨678) | ₨267 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (₨377) | ₨144 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₨109) | ₨51 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (₨331) | ₨72 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₨186) | ₨41 | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨536) | ₨202 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (₨176) | ₨138 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (₨114) | ₨25 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₨115) | ₨120 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨631) | ₨817 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨165) | ₨82 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₨105) | ₨32 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (₨109,505) | ₨31,045 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (₨74,151) | ₨21,399 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (₨11,110) | ₨4,336 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (₨65,801) | ₨25,472 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (₨44,901) | ₨15,807 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (₨11,257) | ₨3,673 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨1,929) | ₨840 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (₨33,202) | ₨33,552 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₨9,663) | ₨10,354 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (₨381) | ₨380 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨822) | ₨536 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨7,199) | ₨2,381 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,809) | ₨2,708 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨7,735) | ₨3,672 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨9,781) | ₨2,903 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (₨1,689,392) | ₨876,566 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨128) | ₨77 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨3,027) | ₨1,304 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨789) | ₨131 | + 502% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨813) | ₨294 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (₨7,112) | ₨1,525 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (₨439) | ₨244 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (₨305) | ₨177 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₨260) | ₨223 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (₨196) | ₨133 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨171) | ₨68 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,546) | ₨321 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨2,817) | ₨1,208 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,405) | ₨471 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (₨5,707) | ₨1,928 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₨5,435) | ₨1,816 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨739) | ₨632 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (₨135) | ₨191 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (₨417) | ₨205 | + 104% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (₨38,434) | ₨38,776 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨20) | ₨54 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₨4,988) | ₨1,880 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨450) | ₨248 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 93% more expensive than in India
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