Cost of living in Israel compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (€18) | €12 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.54) | €4.15 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.68) | €1.24 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.23) | €2.93 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€1.94) | €3.97 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€6) | €5.52 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€2.91) | €2.44 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (€1.45) | €1.33 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.69) | €1.49 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (€15) | €9 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.01) | €2.43 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (€1.31) | €1.01 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 22% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (€1,891) | €1,447 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (€1,460) | €800 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (€183) | €323 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (€1,438) | €779 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (€1,050) | €566 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (€133) | €204 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€19) | €22 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (€318) | €347 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (€152) | €194 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 ₪ (€16) | €23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€82) | €98 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€52) | €34 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€134) | €84 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€116) | €121 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (€38,699) | €33,491 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (€1.91) | €1.66 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (€56) | €29 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 38% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€5.90) | €18 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (€84) | €71 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.40) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.01) | €6 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.33) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (€1.20) | €3.07 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.99) | €3.92 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (€19) | €32 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (€42) | €42 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€21) | €24 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (€153) | €80 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (€64) | €88 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (€14) | €16 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.46) | €4.66 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.99 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€770) | €589 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (€45) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (€9) | €6 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 527 prices entered by 80 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Estonia
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