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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Italy is 6% cheaper to live in. Tax rate goes from 29.6% to 39.6%.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome68Florence67Milan60

Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇮🇱 Israel

Gross₪267,857
Income Tax-₪44,162
Social-₪35,087
Net₪188,608
Effective Rate29.6%

🇮🇹 Italy

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€20,272
Social-€7,011
Net€41,524
Effective Rate39.6%

Net difference: $7,550/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Israel = 95, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.60→$5.20
-7%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$5.50→$4.20
-24%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$8.00→$6.00
-25%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$920.00→$900.00
-2%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$12.00→$12.99
+8%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.90→$1.90
0%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$1.70→$2.00
+18%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$95.00→$85.00
-11%
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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn ₪267,857 gross in Israel ($75,000USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€83,694

You keep the same $52,810/yr net in both countries. But Italy taxes 12.5% more.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€78,408

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 6% cheaper than Israel. This is the number to negotiate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Moving to Italy: Practicalities

Visa Openness

55/100

English Level

48/100

Expat Community

10.5%

Digital Nomad Visa

Available

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I save moving from Israel to Italy?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 29.6% in Israel to 39.6% in Italy. You keep about $7,549.64 less per year in Italy.
Is Italy cheaper to live in than Israel?▾
Yes. Italy is about 6% cheaper across 30 everyday products (Big Mac, iPhone, gasoline, Netflix, etc.). Your money goes further.
What salary do I need in Italy to match my lifestyle in Israel?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Israel and Italy. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.
Is it worth moving from Israel to Italy?▾
It depends on your priorities. Higher taxes but lower cost of living in Italy. The cost savings may offset the tax increase.

Also Consider

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