India vs Italy
Italy is about 63% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Italy
Price level (US=100) 24.5 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Italy
Housing & utilities 29 143
Food 58 124
Transport 62 142
Restaurants & hotels 39 146
Health 23 126
Communication 27 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Italy
Quality-of-life score 75/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 0.6
Internet users 70% 89%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Italy?
Italy is more expensive: about 63% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $270,000 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 75 out of 100.
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