Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (50 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (31 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (4.75 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (8 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (25 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (5.03 ₪) | 4.77 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (5.02 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (25 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (5.00 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,322 (5,070 ₪) | 7,889 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €940 (3,604 ₪) | 5,887 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (476 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €807 (3,094 ₪) | 5,043 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (2,388 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (351 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (89 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (1,312 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (410 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 (18 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (39 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (317 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (115 ₪) | 172 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (333 ₪) | 454 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (441 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,984 (88,160 ₪) | 134,015 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (5.98 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (137 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (28 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (35 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (302 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (17 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (8 ₪) | 5.69 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (60 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (136 ₪) | 151 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (65 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (396 ₪) | 351 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (244 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (34 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (5.61 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (1,662 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (0.55 ₪) | 0.87 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (225 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (21 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,098 prices entered by 676 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Israel
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