Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (59 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (39 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (5.28 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.22 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (27 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (5.33 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (28 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (5.07 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 6% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Italy is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,315 (4,847 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €920 (3,391 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (621 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,027 (3,786 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €764 (2,817 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (498 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (93 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | €295 (1,087 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (434 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (25 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (39 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (293 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (156 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (369 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (411 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,023 (99,594 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (138 ₪) | 244 ₪ | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (35 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (44 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €107 (396 ₪) | 346 ₪ | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (26 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.56 (9 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (77 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (155 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (69 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (336 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (292 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (39 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (20 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (5,152 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (1.69 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 408% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (189 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (23 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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ILS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,770 prices entered by 264 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Israel
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