- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% 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 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (19 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (5.35 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (5.74 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (5.84 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (5.26 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (5,363 ₪) | 7,915 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €873 (3,659 ₪) | 5,783 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (542 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (3,304 ₪) | 4,670 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (2,282 ₪) | 3,214 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (518 ₪) | 485 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (96 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (1,626 ₪) | 2,028 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (455 ₪) | 389 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (41 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (363 ₪) | 321 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (144 ₪) | 207 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (382 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (493 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (84,896 ₪) | 133,757 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (149 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 1% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (39 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (39 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (339 ₪) | 337 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (22 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (76 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (137 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (70 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (282 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (265 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (36 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (21 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (1,937 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.02 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (246 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (22 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.193
ILS
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,921 prices entered by 1,071 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Israel
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