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Rome trip cost from Israel — prices in ₪
Updated October 2026 · ₪3.7 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Rome is about 25% cheaper than Tel Aviv. Here's what things cost in ILS, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Rome vs Tel Aviv
| Item | Local | In ILS | vs Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €15 | ₪65 | same |
| Street food1 item | €6.8 | ₪29 | same |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | €30 | ₪129 | 28% less |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.8 | ₪7.74 | 61% less |
| Beerone bottle | €6 | ₪26 | 11% less |
| Bottled water | €1 | ₪4.3 | 39% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | €1.8 | ₪7.74 | 23% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | €14 | ₪60 | 51% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €9 | ₪39 | 38% more |
| Transitone ride | €1.5 | ₪6.45 | 50% less |
| Hotel night3-star | €130 | ₪559 | 19% less |
| SIM card1 week data | €13 | ₪56 | same |
| Laundry | €3.5 | ₪15 | 16% less |
| Massage1 hour | €55 | ₪237 | 26% less |
| Half-day tourper person | €45 | ₪194 | 33% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | €15 | ₪65 | 20% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₪400 gets you in Rome
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | €10.5–€24₪45–₪103 | €28.8+₪124+ |
| Coffeeone cup | €1.08–€2.88₪4.65–₪12 | €3.46+₪15+ |
| Beerone bottle | €3.6–€10.2₪15–₪44 | €12.2+₪53+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | €11.2–€22.4₪48–₪96 | €26.9+₪116+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | €6.3–€16.2₪27–₪70 | €19.4+₪84+ |
| Massage1 hour | €38.5–€88₪166–₪379 | €106+₪454+ |
| Bottled water | €0.7–€2₪3.01–₪8.6 | €2.4+₪10+ |
| Half-day tourper person | €31.5–€72₪136–₪310 | €86.4+₪372+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in ILS, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Rome cost from Israel?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Rome is about ₪1,070 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₪364 a day; comfortable travel is about ₪2,100. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₪7,510.
Is Rome cheaper than Tel Aviv?
For everyday things Rome is about 25% cheaper than Tel Aviv. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Rome in ILS?
A simple local meal is around €15 (about ₪65); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around €30 (about ₪129).
What price is a rip-off in Rome?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above €26.9 (₪116) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.