Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,221) | ₨605 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,354) | ₨657 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (₨730) | ₨249 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨206) | ₨110 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 (₨568) | ₨122 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (₨329) | ₨113 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,115) | ₨510 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (₨302) | ₨181 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨223) | ₨46 | + 385% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₨221) | ₨366 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,113) | ₨2,502 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (₨320) | ₨127 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (₨226) | ₨56 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (₨220,408) | ₨54,670 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €931 (₨155,947) | ₨36,369 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (₨19,636) | ₨9,463 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €812 (₨135,960) | ₨48,807 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (₨103,169) | ₨29,928 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨14,578) | ₨8,151 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,915) | ₨2,478 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €337 (₨56,471) | ₨39,996 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₨18,328) | ₨12,115 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (₨822) | ₨593 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,742) | ₨773 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨14,393) | ₨2,113 | + 581% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₨5,148) | ₨3,540 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨14,768) | ₨6,553 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨19,439) | ₨5,618 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (₨3,827,467) | ₨1,997,080 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (₨261) | ₨112 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨6,014) | ₨1,892 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,253) | ₨311 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨1,600) | ₨401 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (₨13,523) | ₨1,433 | + 844% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (₨1,009) | ₨514 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (₨540) | ₨312 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.67 (₨447) | ₨305 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (₨381) | ₨189 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (₨307) | ₨134 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,699) | ₨388 | + 596% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (₨6,156) | ₨1,486 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨2,820) | ₨1,191 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (₨15,890) | ₨3,621 | + 339% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨10,550) | ₨3,615 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,463) | ₨885 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 (₨248) | ₨325 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (₨837) | ₨393 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (₨74,539) | ₨55,804 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨25) | ₨4.62 | + 443% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨10,060) | ₨4,179 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (₨903) | ₨217 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,339 prices entered by 926 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan
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