Cost of living in Italy compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (69 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (39 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.64 (23 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (5.86 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (29 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (7 ₪) | 5.17 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (31 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (5.22 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,684 (6,829 ₪) | 8,867 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,160 (4,704 ₪) | 6,724 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (662 ₪) | 789 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (4,274 ₪) | 5,068 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €792 (3,214 ₪) | 3,575 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (428 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (97 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (1,309 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (515 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (25 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (44 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (337 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (161 ₪) | 191 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (389 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (529 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,939 (125,487 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (153 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (36 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (38 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €99 (401 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.81 (24 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (14 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (10 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.73 (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (74 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Italy | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (163 ₪) | 149 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (75 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (369 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (323 ₪) | 301 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (35 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.94 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (20 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €688 (2,789 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (1.43 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 875% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (216 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (24 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Israel
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