- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 (₨1,881) | ₨522 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,161) | ₨597 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (₨647) | ₨215 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (₨186) | ₨105 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (₨562) | ₨120 | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (₨321) | ₨81 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨923) | ₨480 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨300) | ₨150 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (₨197) | ₨40 | + 394% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (₨203) | ₨311 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,069) | ₨2,271 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (₨285) | ₨118 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (₨182) | ₨53 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 (₨185,524) | ₨56,483 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €877 (₨127,051) | ₨33,072 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (₨19,055) | ₨7,837 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (₨113,348) | ₨42,729 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €538 (₨77,923) | ₨24,704 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (₨18,713) | ₨6,463 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,313) | ₨2,590 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (₨57,108) | ₨40,978 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (₨16,035) | ₨10,739 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (₨665) | ₨496 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,407) | ₨1,035 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨12,494) | ₨2,564 | + 387% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₨4,958) | ₨4,077 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨13,147) | ₨6,064 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₨16,687) | ₨5,519 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,179 (₨2,924,778) | ₨1,809,730 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨219) | ₨86 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨5,167) | ₨2,434 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨1,351) | ₨215 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨1,392) | ₨573 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (₨11,862) | ₨2,078 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.25 (₨761) | ₨386 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (₨520) | ₨247 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₨444) | ₨323 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (₨338) | ₨138 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (₨284) | ₨103 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨2,632) | ₨626 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨4,822) | ₨1,524 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨2,410) | ₨1,121 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (₨9,770) | ₨3,816 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨9,352) | ₨3,063 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,241) | ₨500 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (₨230) | ₨381 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (₨713) | ₨416 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (₨66,681) | ₨55,174 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨35) | ₨29 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (₨8,456) | ₨4,244 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (₨769) | ₨179 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan
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