- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,784) | ₨506 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,111) | ₨586 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (₨605) | ₨228 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (₨181) | ₨105 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (₨537) | ₨117 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₨310) | ₨80 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨874) | ₨462 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (₨288) | ₨148 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨188) | ₨38 | + 388% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (₨184) | ₨282 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,047) | ₨1,862 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (₨283) | ₨115 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₨175) | ₨52 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,344 (₨189,049) | ₨53,072 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (₨126,323) | ₨32,817 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (₨17,354) | ₨8,288 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €792 (₨111,415) | ₨42,068 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €560 (₨78,758) | ₨27,558 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (₨17,445) | ₨6,316 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,197) | ₨2,752 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (₨54,082) | ₨40,083 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (₨17,047) | ₨10,457 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (₨665) | ₨520 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨1,385) | ₨954 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨11,811) | ₨2,674 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₨4,809) | ₨4,377 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨12,548) | ₨6,104 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨16,769) | ₨5,284 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,211 (₨2,842,555) | ₨1,822,570 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨209) | ₨80 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨4,961) | ₨2,607 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨1,302) | ₨211 | + 518% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,297) | ₨999 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (₨11,666) | ₨2,115 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (₨682) | ₨411 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (₨485) | ₨255 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (₨432) | ₨328 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (₨307) | ₨137 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (₨279) | ₨108 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨2,638) | ₨446 | + 491% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨4,501) | ₨1,503 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨2,367) | ₨1,110 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (₨9,102) | ₨2,429 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨8,830) | ₨2,955 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,192) | ₨510 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (₨221) | ₨354 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (₨696) | ₨496 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (₨67,509) | ₨53,789 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨35) | ₨26 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₨8,235) | ₨3,605 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (₨740) | ₨170 | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,835 prices entered by 1,344 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
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