Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (64 ₪) | 69 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (41 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (21 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (5.67 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.15 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (29 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (5.64 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (30 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.60 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,606 (6,307 ₪) | 8,686 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,101 (4,325 ₪) | 6,466 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (795 ₪) | 774 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (4,401 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €722 (2,835 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (483 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (128 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (1,249 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (475 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (27 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (40 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (335 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (142 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (382 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (482 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,301 (115,105 ₪) | 152,784 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (145 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (36 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (38 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (417 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (26 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (14 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.75 (11 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (78 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (159 ₪) | 169 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (73 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (372 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (317 ₪) | 342 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (37 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (21 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €821 (3,226 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (1.78 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 433% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (211 ₪) | 223 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (24 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Israel
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