Cost of living in Israel compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (429 Kč) | 229 Kč | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (322 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (133 Kč) | 101 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (38 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (93 Kč) | 80 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (41 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (175 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (72 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (30 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (58 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (302 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (70 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (46 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (57,970 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (42,762 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (5,463 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (34,486 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (25,518 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (2,609 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (619 Kč) | 515 Kč | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (11,287 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (2,868 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (158 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (387 Kč) | 313 Kč | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (2,106 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (1,280 Kč) | 924 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (2,669 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (3,080 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 64% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,393 ₪ (862,234 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (45 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (1,396 Kč) | 543 Kč | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (117 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (175 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (2,042 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (115 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (120 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (85 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (38 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (95 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (386 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Israel | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (1,028 Kč) | 705 Kč | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (541 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (1,892 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (1,784 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (330 Kč) | 202 Kč | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (90 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (192 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 283% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (18,109 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (0.82 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (1,594 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (209 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 41% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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