Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (AU$33) | AU$23 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (AU$23) | AU$15 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (AU$3.03) | AU$1.98 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (AU$3.60) | AU$6 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (AU$5.47) | AU$4.90 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.80) | AU$3.96 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (AU$4.48) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (AU$28) | AU$22 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (AU$5.71) | AU$3.96 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (AU$2.39) | AU$2.27 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Israel is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (AU$3,148) | AU$4,120 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (AU$2,504) | AU$2,857 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (AU$343) | AU$316 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (AU$2,308) | AU$2,780 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (AU$1,922) | AU$1,977 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (AU$243) | AU$213 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (AU$34) | AU$66 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (AU$529) | AU$644 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (AU$294) | AU$243 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (AU$28) | AU$40 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (AU$151) | AU$120 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (AU$96) | AU$93 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (AU$245) | AU$165 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (AU$213) | AU$176 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (AU$67,839) | AU$40,270 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (AU$3.34) | AU$1.96 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (AU$108) | AU$153 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (AU$154) | AU$85 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$4.98 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (AU$2.65) | AU$4.47 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (AU$5.47) | AU$4.31 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (AU$35) | AU$39 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (AU$75) | AU$74 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (AU$36) | AU$46 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (AU$281) | AU$257 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (AU$117) | AU$133 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (AU$24) | AU$22 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$5.34 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (AU$1,409) | AU$943 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (AU$0.15) | AU$0.77 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 169 ₪ (AU$75) | AU$87 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (AU$16) | AU$46 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,953 prices entered by 336 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 8% cheaper than in Australia
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