Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (76 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (38 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 (21 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (5.24 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (27 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (7 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (5.60 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (34 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (5.02 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 (4,862 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €833 (3,264 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (647 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €782 (3,063 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (2,727 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (406 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (89 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 (1,080 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (460 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (25 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (42 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (310 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (144 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (376 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (382 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,780 (101,038 ₪) | 140,393 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (141 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (33 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (49 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (361 ₪) | 332 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (28 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (78 ₪) | 63 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (157 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (68 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (291 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (323 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (36 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €763 (2,989 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (1.14 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 751% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (233 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (21 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,276 prices entered by 342 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Israel
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