- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 ₪ (C$21) | C$18 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (C$17) | C$10 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (C$2.15) | C$2.44 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$4.97) | C$4.06 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.24) | C$4.11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.49) | C$3.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.81 ₪ (C$1.74) | C$2.38 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.45) | C$3.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (C$19) | C$18 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.27) | C$2.40 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.66) | C$2.34 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,914 ₪ (C$2,866) | C$2,096 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,766 ₪ (C$2,089) | C$1,641 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 702 ₪ (C$254) | C$167 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,967 ₪ (C$1,799) | C$1,661 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,611 ₪ (C$1,308) | C$1,216 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (C$168) | C$107 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (C$27) | C$53 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,084 ₪ (C$755) | C$485 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (C$155) | C$157 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$12 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (C$18) | C$23 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 322 ₪ (C$117) | C$71 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 199 ₪ (C$72) | C$58 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (C$155) | C$116 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (C$171) | C$140 | + 22% | |
| 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 | 135,083 ₪ (C$48,926) | C$22,572 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.20) | C$1.21 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 238 ₪ (C$86) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 325 ₪ (C$118) | C$85 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.99 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (C$5.40) | C$5.52 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.62) | C$3.00 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.44) | C$2.92 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 ₪ (C$56) | C$54 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (C$29) | C$28 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (C$102) | C$154 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 ₪ (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 ₪ (C$16) | C$12 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (C$4.72) | C$4.82 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,428 ₪ (C$879) | C$587 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 ₪ (C$0.31) | C$0.46 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 ₪ (C$114) | C$62 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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