- 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 (53 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (34 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (18 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (5.45 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (5.70 ₪) | 4.97 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (5.51 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (5.19 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,342 (5,669 ₪) | 7,950 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (3,774 ₪) | 5,859 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (510 ₪) | 694 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (3,375 ₪) | 4,983 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €563 (2,377 ₪) | 3,625 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (492 ₪) | 464 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (97 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €375 (1,583 ₪) | 2,075 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (488 ₪) | 435 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.56 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (42 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (359 ₪) | 327 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (146 ₪) | 202 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (388 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (503 ₪) | 472 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,094 (84,893 ₪) | 135,293 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (149 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 4% 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) | €10 (40 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (348 ₪) | 325 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (20 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (80 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (136 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (70 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 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 | €64 (269 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (21 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (2,026 ₪) | 2,457 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.01 ₪) | 0.85 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (253 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (22 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.225
ILS
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,083 prices entered by 1,170 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Israel
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