- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,996) | ₨528 | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,212) | ₨604 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (₨683) | ₨214 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₨196) | ₨108 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (₨591) | ₨121 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (₨332) | ₨82 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨966) | ₨437 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨315) | ₨153 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨202) | ₨40 | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (₨203) | ₨314 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,148) | ₨2,141 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨295) | ₨117 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₨189) | ₨55 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 (₨197,859) | ₨57,018 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (₨133,935) | ₨35,866 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (₨20,043) | ₨7,949 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (₨115,780) | ₨44,615 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (₨79,855) | ₨25,314 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (₨18,869) | ₨6,795 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,564) | ₨2,652 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (₨59,571) | ₨39,920 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (₨17,187) | ₨11,091 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (₨681) | ₨499 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,485) | ₨947 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨12,967) | ₨2,542 | + 410% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨4,947) | ₨4,026 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨13,944) | ₨6,025 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (₨17,031) | ₨5,302 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (₨2,992,604) | ₨1,796,100 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨231) | ₨89 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨5,447) | ₨2,526 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 226% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨1,448) | ₨227 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,332) | ₨639 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (₨13,054) | ₨2,133 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (₨773) | ₨444 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (₨546) | ₨268 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (₨448) | ₨340 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (₨340) | ₨142 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨304) | ₨109 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨2,734) | ₨627 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨5,069) | ₨1,501 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨2,535) | ₨1,126 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (₨9,735) | ₨3,688 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₨9,786) | ₨3,095 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,305) | ₨526 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (₨241) | ₨391 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (₨756) | ₨548 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (₨69,594) | ₨54,726 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨36) | ₨28 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (₨8,698) | ₨3,850 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨808) | ₨182 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,278 prices entered by 1,334 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan
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