Cost of living in Israel compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 77% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (113 kn) | 65 kn | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (94 kn) | 36 kn | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (37 kn) | 27 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (12 kn) | 7 kn | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (27 kn) | 18 kn | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (12 kn) | 11 kn | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (52 kn) | 49 kn | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (20 kn) | 10 kn | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.73 ₪ (9 kn) | 6 kn | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (18 kn) | 8 kn | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (92 kn) | 55 kn | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (13 kn) | 5.27 kn | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 116% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,750 ₪ (15,043 kn) | 5,906 kn | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,699 ₪ (11,062 kn) | 3,951 kn | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (1,466 kn) | 1,126 kn | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,045 ₪ (9,794 kn) | 3,435 kn | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,630 ₪ (7,047 kn) | 2,282 kn | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 469 ₪ (911 kn) | 722 kn | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (151 kn) | 138 kn | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (2,657 kn) | 2,522 kn | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (776 kn) | 797 kn | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (62 kn) | 46 kn | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (101 kn) | 44 kn | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 40% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 ₪ (663 kn) | 526 kn | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 ₪ (328 kn) | 222 kn | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 455 ₪ (883 kn) | 544 kn | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (853 kn) | 685 kn | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 40% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,717 ₪ (261,495 kn) | 150,032 kn | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (13 kn) | 10 kn | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219 ₪ (424 kn) | 319 kn | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 93% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (61 kn) | 47 kn | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 ₪ (56 kn) | 52 kn | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 533 ₪ (1,035 kn) | 311 kn | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (63 kn) | 27 kn | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (40 kn) | 25 kn | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (31 kn) | 23 kn | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (15 kn) | 9 kn | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (22 kn) | 17 kn | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (118 kn) | 50 kn | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 77% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 ₪ (292 kn) | 152 kn | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (158 kn) | 69 kn | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (682 kn) | 242 kn | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 265 ₪ (515 kn) | 325 kn | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (86 kn) | 48 kn | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (28 kn) | 13 kn | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (57 kn) | 17 kn | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (3,960 kn) | 3,586 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ₪ (1.69 kn) | 1.22 kn | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (558 kn) | 267 kn | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (68 kn) | 30 kn | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.941
HRK
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Israel is 75% more expensive than in Croatia
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