Cost of living in Israel compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (117 kn) | 54 kn | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (103 kn) | 38 kn | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (41 kn) | 30 kn | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (11 kn) | 7 kn | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (28 kn) | 16 kn | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (11 kn) | 12 kn | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (48 kn) | 45 kn | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (19 kn) | 10 kn | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15 ₪ (8 kn) | 5.96 kn | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (18 kn) | 9 kn | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (110 kn) | 55 kn | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.51 ₪ (10 kn) | 6 kn | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 94% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,239 ₪ (13,765 kn) | 4,183 kn | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,044 ₪ (11,494 kn) | 4,235 kn | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 725 ₪ (1,378 kn) | 1,114 kn | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,936 ₪ (9,386 kn) | 4,107 kn | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,620 ₪ (6,885 kn) | 3,352 kn | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 467 ₪ (888 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (127 kn) | 119 kn | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,238 ₪ (2,354 kn) | 2,879 kn | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (812 kn) | 1,062 kn | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (59 kn) | 49 kn | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (92 kn) | 47 kn | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (405 kn) | 562 kn | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (263 kn) | 382 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (644 kn) | 508 kn | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (673 kn) | 615 kn | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,710 ₪ (261,862 kn) | 155,327 kn | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 ₪ (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (434 kn) | 341 kn | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (60 kn) | 38 kn | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (53 kn) | 50 kn | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (549 kn) | 248 kn | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (43 kn) | 25 kn | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (37 kn) | 29 kn | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (27 kn) | 27 kn | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (15 kn) | 9 kn | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (21 kn) | 15 kn | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 ₪ (136 kn) | 75 kn | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 92% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 137 ₪ (261 kn) | 136 kn | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (148 kn) | 71 kn | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (304 kn) | 336 kn | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (579 kn) | 301 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (92 kn) | 49 kn | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (27 kn) | 15 kn | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (53 kn) | 16 kn | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (4,899 kn) | 4,054 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (3.46 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 248 ₪ (471 kn) | 289 kn | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (62 kn) | 30 kn | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.902
HRK
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Israel is 64% more expensive than in Croatia
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