Cost of living in Israel compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (€18) | €12 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€5.57) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.64) | €1.54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.87) | €3.33 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.78) | €3.43 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€8) | €5.85 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.15) | €2.52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (€1.28) | €1.15 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.55) | €2.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.19) | €3.38 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.12) | €2.22 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,400 ₪ (€2,498) | €1,954 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,243 ₪ (€1,925) | €1,200 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 995 ₪ (€265) | €179 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,739 ₪ (€1,525) | €1,127 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,419 ₪ (€1,175) | €803 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€113) | €63 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94 ₪ (€25) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (€476) | €387 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₪ (€113) | €100 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (€16) | €33 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 ₪ (€95) | €97 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215 ₪ (€57) | €60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (€116) | €98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (€135) | €163 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,089 ₪ (€38,563) | €28,219 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.92) | €2.13 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (€60) | €60 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€5.08) | €18 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 513 ₪ (€136) | €113 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€4.99) | €5.20 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.70) | €3.08 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€4.02) | €3.61 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.81) | €1.92 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€4.10) | €1.73 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 4% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (€44) | €50 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ₪ (€23) | €29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ₪ (€80) | €128 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (€78) | €117 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€15) | €12 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.97) | €4.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,879 ₪ (€765) | €486 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.04) | €0.07 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 267 ₪ (€71) | €50 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €9 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Finland
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