Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (50 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (31 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (17 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (4.92 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (8 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (25 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (4.99 ₪) | 3.98 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (4.97 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (26 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (4.28 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (4,393 ₪) | 6,956 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €814 (3,200 ₪) | 5,811 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (484 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €820 (3,222 ₪) | 4,654 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 (2,131 ₪) | 3,640 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (340 ₪) | 413 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (101 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (1,432 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (403 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (22 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (41 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 7% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (306 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (130 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (302 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (422 ₪) | 354 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,439 (92,088 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (5.63 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (141 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (298 ₪) | 288 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.65 (18 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (68 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (126 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (70 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (378 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (256 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (36 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €458 (1,799 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (0.63 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (195 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (22 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.929
ILS
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,580 prices entered by 355 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 25% cheaper than in Israel
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