Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$12 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$6.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.96 ₪ (AU$2.35) | AU$1.48 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (AU$5.44) | AU$5.68 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.74 ₪ (AU$2.26) | AU$4.85 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (AU$3.79) | AU$4.67 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (AU$1.66) | AU$3.10 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (AU$3.69) | AU$5.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$18 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (AU$3.43) | AU$2.90 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.18 ₪ (AU$2.04) | AU$2.55 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,956 ₪ (AU$2,743) | AU$3,147 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,811 ₪ (AU$2,292) | AU$2,142 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (AU$268) | AU$245 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,654 ₪ (AU$1,835) | AU$1,999 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,640 ₪ (AU$1,436) | AU$1,485 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (AU$163) | AU$177 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (AU$28) | AU$58 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (AU$532) | AU$469 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (AU$163) | AU$244 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$32 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (AU$84) | AU$101 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 124 ₪ (AU$49) | AU$65 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (AU$133) | AU$136 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (AU$140) | AU$141 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (AU$54,755) | AU$28,149 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 ₪ (AU$2.13) | AU$1.37 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (AU$90) | AU$158 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (AU$114) | AU$66 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$4.67 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (AU$5.67) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (AU$2.93) | AU$3.14 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (AU$4.36) | AU$3.85 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (AU$24) | AU$29 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (AU$57) | AU$56 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (AU$31) | AU$36 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (AU$63) | AU$218 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (AU$120) | AU$90 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (AU$5.46) | AU$4.48 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (AU$1,016) | AU$659 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (AU$0.72) | AU$0.51 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (AU$94) | AU$69 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.39436
AUD
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,995 prices entered by 505 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Australia
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