Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (AU$29) | AU$24 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$15 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (AU$2.60) | AU$1.94 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.60) | AU$7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (AU$4.49) | AU$5.05 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.83 ₪ (AU$1.97) | AU$3.66 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (AU$4.31) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (AU$4.46) | AU$3.69 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (AU$2.89) | AU$2.92 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,790 ₪ (AU$3,593) | AU$3,681 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,491 ₪ (AU$2,653) | AU$2,613 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 ₪ (AU$266) | AU$219 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,924 ₪ (AU$2,012) | AU$2,402 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,614 ₪ (AU$1,477) | AU$1,879 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ₪ (AU$154) | AU$163 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97 ₪ (AU$40) | AU$79 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (AU$508) | AU$535 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 ₪ (AU$178) | AU$248 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$42 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 328 ₪ (AU$134) | AU$128 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (AU$76) | AU$86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (AU$178) | AU$186 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (AU$198) | AU$214 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,123 ₪ (AU$58,902) | AU$36,303 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (AU$2.84) | AU$1.98 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (AU$92) | AU$166 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$24 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 411 ₪ (AU$168) | AU$83 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ₪ (AU$5.71) | AU$5.08 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (AU$4.98) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 ₪ (AU$2.01) | AU$4.15 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$4.68 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ₪ (AU$27) | AU$33 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (AU$63) | AU$65 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 ₪ (AU$37) | AU$43 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (AU$95) | AU$292 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 ₪ (AU$114) | AU$129 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$20 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$5.37 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (AU$1,167) | AU$883 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (AU$0.06) | AU$0.50 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 258 ₪ (AU$105) | AU$75 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$41 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,782 prices entered by 486 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 15% cheaper than in Australia
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