Cost of living in Israel compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€17) | €20 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€13) | €11 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (€5.38) | €5.74 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.12 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.77) | €3.93 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.65) | €2.99 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€2.93) | €2.19 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (€1.22) | €2.50 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.35) | €1.98 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€12) | €10 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.82) | €2.81 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.86) | €1.74 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (€2,347) | €1,350 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (€1,732) | €1,098 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (€221) | €273 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (€1,396) | €872 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (€1,033) | €703 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€106) | €131 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (€25) | €42 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (€457) | €597 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (€116) | €189 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €11 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (€85) | €102 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (€52) | €38 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€108) | €107 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (€125) | €128 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (€34,887) | €35,150 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.80) | €1.79 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€57) | €48 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€4.75) | €12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (€83) | €26 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€4.67) | €4.00 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.87) | €5.18 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.44) | €4.73 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €2.00 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€3.84) | €3.00 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Israel | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (€42) | €69 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€22) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (€72) | €73 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.66) | €3.64 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €4.08 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (€733) | €561 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.03) | €0.25 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (€65) | €27 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Belgium
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