Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (C$23) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (C$19) | C$11 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.22) | C$2.35 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (C$5.04) | C$4.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.80 ₪ (C$2.15) | C$4.80 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (C$3.83) | C$3.93 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ (C$1.59) | C$2.67 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.52) | C$3.17 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (C$21) | C$18 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (C$3.23) | C$2.36 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.10 ₪ (C$1.89) | C$2.09 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,946 ₪ (C$2,572) | C$2,119 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,015 ₪ (C$2,227) | C$1,611 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 637 ₪ (C$236) | C$161 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,498 ₪ (C$1,665) | C$1,572 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,585 ₪ (C$1,327) | C$1,091 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 498 ₪ (C$184) | C$109 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (C$26) | C$53 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,490 ₪ (C$552) | C$362 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 ₪ (C$169) | C$157 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (C$19) | C$24 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 225 ₪ (C$83) | C$75 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ₪ (C$50) | C$49 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 ₪ (C$121) | C$112 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 393 ₪ (C$146) | C$131 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (C$51,411) | C$25,344 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.49 ₪ (C$2.03) | C$1.15 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (C$85) | C$104 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 411 ₪ (C$152) | C$100 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (C$6) | C$5.14 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (C$5.50) | C$5.36 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (C$3.42) | C$3.18 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.36) | C$2.57 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76 ₪ (C$28) | C$28 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 450 ₪ (C$167) | C$155 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 ₪ (C$110) | C$95 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (C$17) | C$12 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (C$5.14) | C$4.94 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,302 ₪ (C$853) | C$578 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (C$85) | C$58 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (C$12) | C$15 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Canada
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