Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (C$21) | C$12 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (C$2.29) | C$2.83 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$5.47) | C$4.54 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.41) | C$4.29 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (C$4.71) | C$4.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (C$1.84) | C$2.83 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.73) | C$3.81 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (C$20) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (C$3.69) | C$2.67 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.46) | C$2.56 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (C$2,991) | C$2,937 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (C$2,185) | C$2,301 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (C$282) | C$239 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (C$1,965) | C$1,872 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (C$1,540) | C$1,518 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (C$151) | C$143 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (C$28) | C$73 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (C$842) | C$395 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (C$130) | C$171 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (C$20) | C$27 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 54% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (C$135) | C$73 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (C$72) | C$50 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (C$194) | C$115 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (C$197) | C$146 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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 | 140,987 ₪ (C$53,861) | C$26,878 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (C$2.56) | C$1.67 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (C$88) | C$120 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (C$13) | C$21 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (C$185) | C$132 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.50 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.37 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (C$3.66) | C$3.22 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.32) | C$2.98 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (C$24) | C$28 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (C$72) | C$65 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (C$32) | C$30 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (C$148) | C$164 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (C$128) | C$101 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (C$19) | C$13 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.27) | C$5.09 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (C$959) | C$697 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (C$0.38) | C$0.38 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (C$86) | C$61 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (C$12) | C$17 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Canada
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