- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (54 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (5.35 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (9 ₪) | 5.58 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (29 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (4.98 ₪) | 4.25 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (5.74 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.59 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,310 (5,486 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €894 (3,746 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (562 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (3,363 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (2,274 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (440 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (101 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €370 (1,551 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (461 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.44 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (41 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (339 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (139 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (402 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (509 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (91,433 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (147 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (351 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (21 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (75 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (146 ₪) | 139 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (72 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (302 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (279 ₪) | 257 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (37 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (1,903 ₪) | 2,274 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.84 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (271 ₪) | 256 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (22 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
4.188
ILS
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,605 prices entered by 995 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Israel
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