Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€15) | €12 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (€13) | €7 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€5.02) | €3.85 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.58) | €0.94 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.66) | €2.85 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 ₪ (€1.56) | €2.53 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€7) | €5.25 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.75) | €2.37 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 ₪ (€1.24) | €1.65 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.45) | €0.93 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€12) | €6 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.12) | €1.78 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.76) | €1.25 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,889 ₪ (€2,059) | €1,480 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,887 ₪ (€1,537) | €1,111 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (€197) | €199 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,043 ₪ (€1,316) | €926 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (€953) | €703 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (€124) | €133 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (€20) | €23 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (€357) | €404 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (€104) | €86 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (€14) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 337 ₪ (€88) | €81 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 172 ₪ (€45) | €38 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 454 ₪ (€118) | €91 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (€115) | €114 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,015 ₪ (€34,984) | €20,991 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.69) | €1.42 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219 ₪ (€57) | €76 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 76% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 533 ₪ (€139) | €54 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €3.77 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.49) | €2.02 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.79) | €2.25 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69 ₪ (€1.49) | €1.28 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.69) | €1.53 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€16) | €20 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 41% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 ₪ (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (€21) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (€92) | €82 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (€71) | €57 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.79) | €3.15 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (€8) | €3.69 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (€533) | €456 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ₪ (€0.23) | €0.10 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (€75) | €41 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,043 prices entered by 873 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Germany
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