- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€11) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.55) | €3.84 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.45) | €0.99 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.21) | €3.06 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.46) | €2.50 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (€5.58) | €5.04 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.46) | €2.46 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.63 ₪ (€1.11) | €1.56 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.23) | €0.92 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.14) | €1.75 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.71) | €1.21 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,915 ₪ (€1,891) | €1,426 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,783 ₪ (€1,381) | €1,085 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 618 ₪ (€148) | €170 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,670 ₪ (€1,116) | €895 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,214 ₪ (€768) | €671 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 485 ₪ (€116) | €117 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (€18) | €24 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,028 ₪ (€484) | €380 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 389 ₪ (€93) | €92 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.16 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 ₪ (€77) | €87 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 ₪ (€49) | €35 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (€104) | €91 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 539 ₪ (€129) | €112 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 3% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,757 ₪ (€31,952) | €20,603 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.49) | €1.38 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (€55) | €72 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 337 ₪ (€81) | €59 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €3.23 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.84) | €2.12 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.07) | €2.03 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.62) | €1.38 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.93) | €1.42 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€14) | €20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (€19) | €22 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€67) | €126 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (€65) | €52 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.34) | €3.19 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.43 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (€571) | €461 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (€0.18) | €0.13 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 306 ₪ (€73) | €38 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Germany
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