Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨3,676) | ₨519 | + 608% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,820) | ₨705 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (₨1,041) | ₨224 | + 366% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (₨287) | ₨118 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (₨760) | ₨165 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₨535) | ₨102 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,427) | ₨710 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (₨479) | ₨221 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (₨368) | ₨51 | + 620% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (₨279) | ₨220 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,475) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (₨384) | ₨167 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (₨271) | ₨77 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,139 (₨245,448) | ₨65,360 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (₨164,131) | ₨44,450 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (₨43,076) | ₨14,918 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (₨151,800) | ₨47,849 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (₨121,070) | ₨35,800 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (₨28,443) | ₨10,123 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨5,441) | ₨2,270 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (₨83,853) | ₨53,975 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (₨28,739) | ₨18,356 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (₨974) | ₨851 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨2,156) | ₨797 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨15,685) | ₨4,868 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨7,374) | ₨7,670 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (₨18,012) | ₨17,357 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (₨26,174) | ₨8,106 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (₨5,476,634) | ₨5,697,890 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₨369) | ₨146 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨7,614) | ₨4,073 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨2,067) | ₨237 | + 772% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,828) | ₨572 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (₨16,367) | ₨1,768 | + 826% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.70 (₨1,012) | ₨1,267 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.01 (₨648) | ₨575 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (₨612) | ₨371 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (₨491) | ₨352 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (₨360) | ₨116 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨3,578) | ₨681 | + 426% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨8,690) | ₨2,016 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨3,596) | ₨1,908 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (₨12,076) | ₨2,708 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (₨15,588) | ₨4,907 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,952) | ₨1,025 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (₨360) | ₨469 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (₨1,069) | ₨513 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (₨110,776) | ₨107,118 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨36) | ₨4.02 | + 800% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (₨11,204) | ₨4,729 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (₨1,258) | ₨238 | + 428% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan
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