- Cost of Living
- Israel
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$21) | C$18 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.19) | C$2.43 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.76) | C$4.06 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.92 ₪ (C$2.11) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.59) | C$3.78 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.43 ₪ (C$1.58) | C$2.38 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.33) | C$3.52 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.19) | C$2.40 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.62) | C$2.28 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,645 ₪ (C$2,729) | C$2,123 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,661 ₪ (C$2,021) | C$1,638 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 730 ₪ (C$260) | C$157 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,365 ₪ (C$1,558) | C$1,641 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,192 ₪ (C$1,139) | C$1,183 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 444 ₪ (C$158) | C$102 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73 ₪ (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,910 ₪ (C$682) | C$485 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (C$142) | C$155 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$24 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 337 ₪ (C$120) | C$72 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 184 ₪ (C$66) | C$58 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (C$152) | C$115 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 467 ₪ (C$167) | C$139 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,773 ₪ (C$47,748) | C$22,848 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.25) | C$1.30 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (C$82) | C$110 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 348 ₪ (C$124) | C$100 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.90 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.55 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.33) | C$2.82 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.42) | C$2.73 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (C$54) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (C$29) | C$27 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (C$116) | C$144 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (C$98) | C$98 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (C$16) | C$12 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.01) | C$5.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,332 ₪ (C$832) | C$597 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (C$0.25) | C$0.47 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 ₪ (C$118) | C$63 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (C$12) | C$14 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Canada
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