- Cost of Living
- Israel
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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 | 60 ₪ (C$21) | C$18 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (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 | 6 ₪ (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$4.88) | C$4.13 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.22) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.59) | C$3.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 ₪ (C$1.65) | C$2.32 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.34) | C$3.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.16) | C$2.40 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (C$2.43) | C$2.34 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,042 ₪ (C$2,855) | C$2,106 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,943 ₪ (C$2,109) | C$1,639 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 714 ₪ (C$254) | C$157 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,959 ₪ (C$1,760) | C$1,622 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,655 ₪ (C$1,297) | C$1,162 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 483 ₪ (C$171) | C$102 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (C$26) | C$53 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,000 ₪ (C$710) | C$484 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 ₪ (C$145) | C$159 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$23 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (C$124) | C$71 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205 ₪ (C$73) | C$57 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429 ₪ (C$152) | C$114 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 490 ₪ (C$174) | C$138 | + 26% | |
| 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 | 134,458 ₪ (C$47,728) | C$22,860 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.19) | C$1.28 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (C$83) | C$111 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$21 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (C$113) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.97 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$5.59 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.41) | C$2.94 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.35) | C$2.80 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (C$54) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (C$28) | C$28 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (C$100) | C$149 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (C$16) | C$12 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$4.90) | C$4.95 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$7 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (C$848) | C$591 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ₪ (C$0.27) | C$0.43 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 306 ₪ (C$108) | C$61 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (C$13) | C$14 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Canada
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