Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (C$23) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (C$19) | C$11 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (C$2.35) | C$2.43 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (C$5.71) | C$3.83 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71 ₪ (C$2.23) | C$3.94 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$4.11) | C$3.82 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.76 ₪ (C$1.86) | C$2.50 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.73) | C$3.18 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (C$19) | C$17 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.13) | C$2.28 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.47) | C$2.19 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,597 ₪ (C$2,973) | C$2,255 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,763 ₪ (C$2,255) | C$1,764 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 776 ₪ (C$304) | C$177 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,016 ₪ (C$1,963) | C$1,799 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,521 ₪ (C$1,378) | C$1,264 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 514 ₪ (C$201) | C$114 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ (C$548) | C$384 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 369 ₪ (C$144) | C$166 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (C$12) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$20) | C$24 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 ₪ (C$114) | C$69 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ (C$67) | C$52 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ (C$161) | C$113 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ (C$167) | C$147 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,377 ₪ (C$53,375) | C$25,713 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.53) | C$1.20 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (C$87) | C$119 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ (C$14) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$21 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ₪ (C$158) | C$76 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ (C$12) | C$8 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (C$8) | C$5.18 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (C$5.69) | C$5.33 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (C$2.67) | C$2.88 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (C$3.73) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (C$27) | C$25 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 ₪ (C$63) | C$55 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (C$33) | C$29 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ (C$102) | C$161 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (C$103) | C$97 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (C$18) | C$12 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (C$5.72) | C$4.87 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$12) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,358 ₪ (C$923) | C$570 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (C$0.64) | C$0.39 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (C$105) | C$57 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (C$13) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Canada
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