- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$21) | C$18 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.18) | C$2.39 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (C$4.76) | C$4.02 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ (C$2.06) | C$3.91 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.58) | C$3.87 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (C$1.58) | C$2.36 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.26) | C$3.49 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.11) | C$2.42 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.56) | C$2.25 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,474 ₪ (C$2,665) | C$2,091 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (C$1,997) | C$1,644 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (C$262) | C$152 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (C$1,535) | C$1,611 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (C$1,125) | C$1,184 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (C$165) | C$102 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (C$26) | C$53 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (C$668) | C$467 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (C$141) | C$155 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$24 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (C$119) | C$72 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (C$65) | C$58 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (C$154) | C$115 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (C$162) | C$135 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,657 ₪ (C$46,592) | C$22,898 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.25) | C$1.31 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (C$83) | C$110 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$21 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (C$145) | C$96 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.78 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.46 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.33) | C$2.87 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.45) | C$2.65 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (C$29) | C$27 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 ₪ (C$120) | C$144 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 254 ₪ (C$91) | C$97 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$11 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$4.93) | C$4.99 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (C$851) | C$597 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (C$0.25) | C$0.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (C$115) | C$62 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (C$12) | C$14 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Canada
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