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Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$5.95 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (AU$2.59) | AU$1.25 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (AU$5.91) | AU$5.43 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.53) | AU$5.10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (AU$4.39) | AU$4.48 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ₪ (AU$1.89) | AU$3.60 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (AU$3.69) | AU$5.62 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$19 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (AU$3.52) | AU$3.22 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (AU$3.31) | AU$2.62 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,356 ₪ (AU$3,083) | AU$2,611 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,837 ₪ (AU$2,027) | AU$2,058 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 988 ₪ (AU$414) | AU$236 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,845 ₪ (AU$2,030) | AU$1,957 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,427 ₪ (AU$1,436) | AU$1,407 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 615 ₪ (AU$258) | AU$166 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (AU$32) | AU$60 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,637 ₪ (AU$686) | AU$583 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 475 ₪ (AU$199) | AU$197 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$31 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 356 ₪ (AU$149) | AU$98 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (AU$82) | AU$80 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 457 ₪ (AU$191) | AU$150 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 468 ₪ (AU$196) | AU$149 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,352 ₪ (AU$55,463) | AU$26,768 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (AU$2.70) | AU$1.47 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (AU$93) | AU$149 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 66% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 566 ₪ (AU$237) | AU$70 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$5.52 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$5.90 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (AU$3.29) | AU$3.10 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (AU$4.84) | AU$3.74 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$28 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 147 ₪ (AU$62) | AU$54 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (AU$34) | AU$35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306 ₪ (AU$128) | AU$229 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 277 ₪ (AU$116) | AU$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$4.65 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$9 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,943 ₪ (AU$814) | AU$618 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54 ₪ (AU$0.23) | AU$0.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309 ₪ (AU$129) | AU$70 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (AU$15) | AU$33 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.41906
AUD
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,279 prices entered by 1,499 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Australia
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