Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (C$27) | C$24 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (C$18) | C$14 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.56) | C$3.28 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (C$5.60) | C$5.88 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.30) | C$5.56 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$11 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (C$4.06) | C$5.47 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.26) | C$3.31 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (C$4.13) | C$4.03 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (C$21) | C$21 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (C$4.09) | C$3.23 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (C$2.07) | C$2.58 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (C$3,294) | C$2,889 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (C$2,217) | C$2,295 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (C$250) | C$240 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (C$1,491) | C$2,062 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (C$1,006) | C$1,501 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (C$134) | C$128 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (C$34) | C$65 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (C$502) | C$401 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (C$200) | C$213 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (C$10) | C$14 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (C$21) | C$30 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (C$110) | C$80 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (C$72) | C$57 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (C$175) | C$147 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (C$180) | C$173 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (C$53,083) | C$33,546 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (C$2.63) | C$1.60 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (C$83) | C$106 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (C$10) | C$24 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (C$217) | C$103 | + 111% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (C$2.22) | C$4.45 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (C$5.95) | C$3.63 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (C$24) | C$31 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (C$59) | C$68 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$87) | C$217 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (C$122) | C$129 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (C$19) | C$15 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (C$5.67) | C$5.88 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (C$1,056) | C$808 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (C$0.12) | C$0.44 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (C$93) | C$67 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Canada
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