Cost of living in Israel compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 ₪ (€18) | €11 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (€13) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.02) | €4.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.62) | €1.14 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.69) | €4.60 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.59) | €2.30 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (€7) | €5.15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.65) | €1.35 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.17 ₪ (€1.28) | €1.11 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.70) | €1.38 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€13) | €6 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.61) | €2.15 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.12 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,866 ₪ (€2,191) | €934 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,795 ₪ (€1,679) | €695 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 789 ₪ (€195) | €140 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,068 ₪ (€1,252) | €591 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,575 ₪ (€883) | €444 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 ₪ (€127) | €85 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (€23) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (€335) | €808 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (€133) | €84 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 ₪ (€82) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189 ₪ (€47) | €34 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471 ₪ (€116) | €88 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€120) | €105 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (€35,344) | €27,558 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.75) | €1.64 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (€55) | €47 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.46) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (€141) | €47 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ₪ (€4.95) | €4.01 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.69) | €3.49 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (€3.12) | €3.25 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.47) | €2.04 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 ₪ (€4.31) | €2.49 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (€16) | €8 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Israel | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (€37) | €49 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (€22) | €13 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€58) | €30 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 ₪ (€74) | €52 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.65) | €1.89 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €2.68 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (€703) | €824 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (€0.04) | €0.12 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€61) | €43 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €4.66 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Croatia
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