Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 202% | |||
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Food in Italy is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨5,130) | ₨803 | + 539% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨2,882) | ₨914 | + 215% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (₨1,609) | ₨390 | + 313% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (₨443) | ₨181 | + 144% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.80 (₨1,168) | ₨287 | + 307% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (₨763) | ₨155 | + 391% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,010) | ₨1,179 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (₨680) | ₨301 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (₨552) | ₨102 | + 443% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (₨472) | ₨506 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,233) | ₨2,496 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (₨679) | ₨286 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨398) | ₨163 | + 144% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Italy is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,198 (₨368,424) | ₨142,068 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €836 (₨257,022) | ₨74,167 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (₨48,941) | ₨26,937 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (₨244,462) | ₨66,342 | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (₨204,797) | ₨45,519 | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (₨32,423) | ₨23,767 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨6,383) | ₨2,085 | + 206% | |
40” flat screen tv | €285 (₨87,655) | ₨71,589 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (₨43,384) | ₨29,245 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,916) | ₨1,517 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨3,396) | ₨6,532 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 131% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨22,158) | ₨3,995 | + 455% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨11,280) | ₨6,699 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨29,159) | ₨15,767 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (₨33,618) | ₨9,437 | + 256% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 (₨8,354,538) | ₨4,047,290 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (₨571) | ₨271 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨11,374) | ₨4,410 | + 158% | |
Personal Care | + 141% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨2,254) | ₨503 | + 348% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨3,507) | ₨953 | + 268% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (₨26,412) | ₨3,299 | + 701% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (₨1,662) | ₨1,142 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (₨1,145) | ₨967 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (₨1,007) | ₨899 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (₨732) | ₨431 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (₨754) | ₨210 | + 259% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨5,648) | ₨2,628 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 321% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 321% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (₨12,091) | ₨2,918 | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨5,182) | ₨1,886 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (₨24,186) | ₨3,741 | + 546% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (₨23,903) | ₨6,696 | + 257% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨2,699) | ₨1,274 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (₨600) | ₨683 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (₨1,499) | ₨763 | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (₨210,805) | ₨68,087 | + 210% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨110) | ₨3.42 | + 3126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (₨19,194) | ₨3,517 | + 446% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (₨1,728) | ₨503 | + 243% | |
TOTAL | + 159% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan
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