Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ₪ (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (AU$2.76) | AU$1.71 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.77) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (AU$4.95) | AU$4.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.09 ₪ (AU$2.20) | AU$3.25 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (AU$4.25) | AU$5.86 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$19 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (AU$5.40) | AU$3.71 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.73 ₪ (AU$2.48) | AU$2.74 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Israel is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,923 ₪ (AU$3,433) | AU$2,993 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,573 ₪ (AU$2,415) | AU$2,138 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 905 ₪ (AU$392) | AU$264 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,684 ₪ (AU$2,030) | AU$2,001 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,672 ₪ (AU$1,591) | AU$1,548 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 455 ₪ (AU$197) | AU$219 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$74 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,646 ₪ (AU$713) | AU$542 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ₪ (AU$154) | AU$325 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (AU$27) | AU$35 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 380 ₪ (AU$165) | AU$106 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (AU$84) | AU$73 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 439 ₪ (AU$190) | AU$152 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531 ₪ (AU$230) | AU$165 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,011 ₪ (AU$60,668) | AU$32,133 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (AU$2.99) | AU$2.00 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 253 ₪ (AU$110) | AU$167 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (AU$173) | AU$75 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$5.12 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$5.83 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (AU$2.74) | AU$3.48 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$3.63 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 ₪ (AU$24) | AU$32 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185 ₪ (AU$80) | AU$63 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (AU$185) | AU$210 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 294 ₪ (AU$127) | AU$105 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$4.99 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,148 ₪ (AU$931) | AU$645 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (AU$0.43) | AU$0.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 ₪ (AU$91) | AU$74 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (AU$15) | AU$41 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Australia
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