Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (61 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (17 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (4.59 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (5.72 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (4.62 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (26 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (4.70 ₪) | 5.73 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (4,511 ₪) | 7,923 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (3,107 ₪) | 5,573 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (727 ₪) | 905 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (3,015 ₪) | 4,980 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (2,116 ₪) | 3,672 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (489 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (91 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (1,205 ₪) | 1,646 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (476 ₪) | 355 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (22 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (39 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (254 ₪) | 380 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (116 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (300 ₪) | 439 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (412 ₪) | 531 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,081 (89,873 ₪) | 140,011 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (127 ₪) | 253 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (32 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (45 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (256 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (20 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (11 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (5.81 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (61 ₪) | 56 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (139 ₪) | 185 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (61 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (235 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (246 ₪) | 294 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (32 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (6 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (18 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (1,744 ₪) | 2,148 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.71 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (173 ₪) | 209 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (20 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 32% cheaper than in Israel
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