- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$21) | C$17 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$17) | C$10 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.21) | C$2.47 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$5.07) | C$4.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.28) | C$4.04 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.66) | C$3.72 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.88 ₪ (C$1.80) | C$2.36 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.56) | C$3.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (C$19) | C$18 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.29) | C$2.39 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (C$2.83) | C$2.31 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,106 ₪ (C$2,984) | C$2,121 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,829 ₪ (C$2,146) | C$1,648 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 ₪ (C$220) | C$162 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,900 ₪ (C$1,804) | C$1,634 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,618 ₪ (C$1,332) | C$1,190 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 470 ₪ (C$173) | C$106 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (C$27) | C$53 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,969 ₪ (C$725) | C$482 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 404 ₪ (C$149) | C$157 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$19) | C$24 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 358 ₪ (C$132) | C$70 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 194 ₪ (C$71) | C$56 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 424 ₪ (C$156) | C$116 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 483 ₪ (C$178) | C$138 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,665 ₪ (C$49,579) | C$22,641 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.26) | C$1.26 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 235 ₪ (C$87) | C$111 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (C$117) | C$99 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.89 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$5.59 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.47) | C$2.93 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (C$4.66) | C$2.84 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (C$23) | C$25 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (C$55) | C$53 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (C$29) | C$28 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (C$104) | C$155 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$11 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (C$4.94) | C$4.87 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (C$880) | C$588 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 ₪ (C$0.34) | C$0.35 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 301 ₪ (C$111) | C$61 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Canada
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