Cost of living in Israel compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 ₪ (€16) | €12 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 ₪ (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.04) | €5.51 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.88 ₪ (€1.47) | €1.12 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.60) | €2.57 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 ₪ (€1.50) | €3.77 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.89 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.59) | €2.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.72 ₪ (€1.18) | €1.26 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.46) | €2.63 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.10) | €2.86 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.52 ₪ (€1.38) | €1.78 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,891 ₪ (€1,727) | €1,943 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,899 ₪ (€1,478) | €1,185 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 770 ₪ (€193) | €106 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,620 ₪ (€1,158) | €1,142 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,598 ₪ (€901) | €812 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 458 ₪ (€115) | €69 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62 ₪ (€15) | €14 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,464 ₪ (€367) | €305 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391 ₪ (€98) | €93 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 ₪ (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 219 ₪ (€55) | €87 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 ₪ (€42) | €23 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 378 ₪ (€95) | €86 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€122) | €112 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,571 ₪ (€35,222) | €27,019 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.90 ₪ (€1.48) | €1.51 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€57) | €55 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 ₪ (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €4.32 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (€5.50) | €3.36 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.79) | €4.32 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.86) | €1.59 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.88) | €1.89 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74 ₪ (€18) | €26 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 ₪ (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (€21) | €29 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (€40) | €87 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (€69) | €67 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (€12) | €12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.55) | €4.26 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €5.23 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,681 ₪ (€672) | €471 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (€0.41) | €0.07 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 253 ₪ (€63) | €68 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Finland
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