Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (52 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (31 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (17 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (4.79 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (25 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (5.08 ₪) | 4.61 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (4.79 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (27 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (3.76 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (4,111 ₪) | 7,239 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (2,843 ₪) | 6,044 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (455 ₪) | 725 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 (3,156 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (2,144 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (355 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (90 ₪) | 67 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (1,444 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (454 ₪) | 394 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (21 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (42 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (334 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (138 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (327 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (419 ₪) | 354 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,523 (95,767 ₪) | 137,710 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (5.59 ₪) | 5.66 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (142 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (26 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (37 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (316 ₪) | 288 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (22 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (69 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (135 ₪) | 137 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (69 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (327 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (261 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (36 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 (1,817 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (0.73 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (195 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.54 (22 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.905
ILS
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,802 prices entered by 392 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Israel
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