Cost of living in Italy compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,441) | ₨412 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨952) | ₨355 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (₨470) | ₨177 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (₨135) | ₨62 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (₨391) | ₨101 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (₨342) | ₨43 | + 701% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨661) | ₨269 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (₨213) | ₨198 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (₨152) | ₨40 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (₨149) | ₨179 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨743) | ₨977 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (₨243) | ₨94 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (₨142) | ₨44 | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,340 (₨124,802) | ₨44,844 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €864 (₨80,439) | ₨30,360 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (₨14,029) | ₨5,103 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (₨92,214) | ₨30,927 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (₨68,815) | ₨19,243 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (₨11,757) | ₨6,210 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,358) | ₨771 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (₨27,458) | ₨27,217 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (₨12,832) | ₨11,683 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨559) | ₨504 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨973) | ₨1,096 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨7,396) | ₨2,570 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (₨3,804) | ₨2,685 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨9,129) | ₨4,220 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨8,985) | ₨3,047 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,835 (₨2,312,605) | ₨1,836,560 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₨164) | ₨104 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨3,553) | ₨1,541 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨885) | ₨107 | + 730% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨1,117) | ₨299 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (₨9,998) | ₨1,117 | + 795% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (₨525) | ₨374 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (₨348) | ₨235 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (₨313) | ₨274 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (₨191) | ₨181 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (₨157) | ₨96 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,844) | ₨319 | + 478% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Italy | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (₨4,056) | ₨1,483 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,706) | ₨618 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (₨8,498) | ₨1,571 | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (₨6,797) | ₨2,160 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨962) | ₨907 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 (₨202) | ₨236 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.26 (₨490) | ₨200 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (₨130,172) | ₨41,395 | + 214% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨4,713) | ₨1,826 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨586) | ₨280 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 117% more expensive than in India
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