Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,428) | ₨477 | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,510) | ₨617 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (₨850) | ₨253 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (₨233) | ₨111 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (₨688) | ₨146 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (₨425) | ₨85 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,260) | ₨736 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (₨387) | ₨147 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (₨253) | ₨52 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₨237) | ₨285 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,288) | ₨1,607 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (₨359) | ₨133 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (₨185) | ₨80 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 (₨209,218) | ₨65,208 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (₨142,765) | ₨40,675 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (₨22,602) | ₨11,662 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (₨160,722) | ₨44,902 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (₨102,843) | ₨32,659 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₨15,820) | ₨8,932 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨4,623) | ₨2,572 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (₨67,277) | ₨44,098 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₨19,556) | ₨23,617 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (₨1,091) | ₨667 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨2,049) | ₨516 | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨15,507) | ₨3,054 | + 408% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨6,912) | ₨5,408 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₨14,532) | ₨8,399 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₨21,199) | ₨5,912 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 (₨4,603,028) | ₨2,463,580 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨269) | ₨107 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨6,892) | ₨2,108 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (₨1,064) | ₨260 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,673) | ₨616 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (₨14,671) | ₨1,831 | + 701% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (₨1,067) | ₨463 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (₨629) | ₨350 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (₨545) | ₨441 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (₨372) | ₨189 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (₨347) | ₨169 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨3,293) | ₨480 | + 587% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨6,205) | ₨1,849 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨3,440) | ₨1,458 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (₨15,258) | ₨2,679 | + 470% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨12,465) | ₨3,680 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,710) | ₨850 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (₨317) | ₨437 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (₨921) | ₨435 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (₨86,839) | ₨58,894 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (₨37) | ₨39 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₨9,067) | ₨4,106 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (₨1,058) | ₨267 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,639 prices entered by 726 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan
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