Cost of living in Italy compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨5,709) | ₨1,155 | + 394% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,584) | ₨1,180 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (₨1,830) | ₨523 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (₨495) | ₨231 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (₨1,426) | ₨309 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 (₨1,200) | ₨165 | + 625% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,471) | ₨836 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (₨813) | ₨279 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨536) | ₨128 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (₨538) | ₨391 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,544) | ₨2,624 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (₨843) | ₨210 | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (₨477) | ₨153 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,450 (₨481,764) | ₨137,741 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €911 (₨302,656) | ₨58,708 | + 416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (₨51,486) | ₨21,580 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,013 (₨336,631) | ₨79,067 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €724 (₨240,672) | ₨35,699 | + 574% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (₨47,530) | ₨17,044 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨8,572) | ₨2,308 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (₨97,895) | ₨58,431 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (₨46,568) | ₨29,384 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,606) | ₨1,281 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨3,481) | ₨625 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨27,984) | ₨4,832 | + 479% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₨14,818) | ₨9,004 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨31,661) | ₨13,089 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (₨40,730) | ₨13,255 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,261 (₨9,393,022) | ₨2,800,000 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨589) | ₨272 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨11,490) | ₨4,030 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 313% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 313% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨3,157) | ₨230 | + 1276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨4,890) | ₨838 | + 484% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (₨35,206) | ₨3,307 | + 965% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (₨1,874) | ₨1,222 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (₨1,293) | ₨649 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (₨1,176) | ₨557 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (₨679) | ₨396 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₨574) | ₨217 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨5,995) | ₨495 | + 1112% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Italy | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨13,478) | ₨3,859 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨5,606) | ₨1,827 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨24,185) | ₨6,844 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨20,477) | ₨8,435 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨3,146) | ₨2,877 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 (₨850) | ₨566 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (₨1,710) | ₨803 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (₨225,125) | ₨149,999 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨16,981) | ₨5,226 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (₨1,942) | ₨637 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,637 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan
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