- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (54 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (33 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (5.35 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (9 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (5.52 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (5.54 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (31 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (5.15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 (5,400 ₪) | 7,591 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (3,661 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (538 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €768 (3,186 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €527 (2,187 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (515 ₪) | 464 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (97 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (1,626 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (469 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (41 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (354 ₪) | 335 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (135 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (381 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (465 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (81,684 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (149 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (40 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (36 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (356 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (21 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (75 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (138 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (69 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (266 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (267 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (36 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (21 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (1,900 ₪) | 2,415 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (0.99 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (237 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (22 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.150
ILS
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,058 prices entered by 1,055 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Israel
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