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Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (C$22) | C$17 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (C$18) | C$10 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.32) | C$2.40 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$5.06) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.31) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (C$4.17) | C$3.89 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ₪ (C$1.64) | C$2.41 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.37) | C$3.34 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (C$19) | C$18 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.16) | C$2.37 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.77) | C$2.14 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,419 ₪ (C$2,764) | C$2,078 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,163 ₪ (C$1,923) | C$1,627 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 837 ₪ (C$312) | C$148 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,546 ₪ (C$1,693) | C$1,522 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,281 ₪ (C$1,222) | C$1,128 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 665 ₪ (C$248) | C$101 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (C$26) | C$52 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,492 ₪ (C$556) | C$453 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 ₪ (C$156) | C$153 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (C$20) | C$23 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 399 ₪ (C$149) | C$70 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 169 ₪ (C$63) | C$55 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (C$176) | C$113 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 519 ₪ (C$193) | C$134 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,253 ₪ (C$49,639) | C$23,998 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.41) | C$1.31 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ₪ (C$82) | C$109 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 44% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$11 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 554 ₪ (C$206) | C$96 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$4.76 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.64 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.63) | C$2.92 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (C$4.75) | C$2.43 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (C$22) | C$24 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133 ₪ (C$49) | C$51 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 ₪ (C$132) | C$158 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 287 ₪ (C$107) | C$94 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (C$17) | C$11 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.27) | C$4.99 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,033 ₪ (C$757) | C$572 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 ₪ (C$0.24) | C$0.46 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 283 ₪ (C$106) | C$56 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$13) | C$14 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Canada
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