- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,068) | ₨557 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,277) | ₨619 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.53 (₨723) | ₨219 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₨206) | ₨108 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (₨584) | ₨122 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (₨329) | ₨79 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,123) | ₨613 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (₨312) | ₨156 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (₨194) | ₨39 | + 393% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (₨218) | ₨283 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,213) | ₨2,980 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (₨304) | ₨116 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨176) | ₨57 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (₨208,363) | ₨56,589 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €886 (₨141,485) | ₨35,418 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (₨21,388) | ₨8,319 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €789 (₨125,884) | ₨46,212 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €531 (₨84,705) | ₨29,470 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (₨15,964) | ₨6,959 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨3,796) | ₨2,729 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (₨59,746) | ₨41,526 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (₨17,737) | ₨11,677 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.42 (₨705) | ₨499 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,582) | ₨1,031 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨12,705) | ₨2,663 | + 377% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (₨5,313) | ₨4,551 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (₨15,297) | ₨6,644 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₨19,228) | ₨6,006 | + 220% | |
| 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 | €21,775 (₨3,475,666) | ₨2,115,150 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨246) | ₨92 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨5,623) | ₨2,561 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨1,471) | ₨241 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,358) | ₨748 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (₨13,693) | ₨2,396 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (₨830) | ₨445 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (₨566) | ₨320 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (₨531) | ₨365 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (₨345) | ₨158 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨323) | ₨112 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨2,864) | ₨589 | + 386% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨5,579) | ₨1,589 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨2,738) | ₨1,181 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨11,081) | ₨3,978 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨10,757) | ₨3,176 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,419) | ₨1,228 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (₨260) | ₨389 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.22 (₨833) | ₨548 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (₨72,532) | ₨57,145 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₨32) | ₨52 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (₨10,468) | ₨3,979 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (₨859) | ₨281 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan
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