- 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) | €8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.64) | €3.73 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.44) | €0.98 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.16) | €3.10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ (€1.37) | €2.46 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€5.87) | €5.12 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.37) | €2.44 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (€1.05) | €1.55 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.19) | €0.92 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.09) | €1.77 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.70) | €1.23 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,625 ₪ (€1,805) | €1,448 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (€1,326) | €1,087 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (€174) | €180 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (€1,019) | €907 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (€747) | €679 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (€110) | €129 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (€444) | €371 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (€94) | €94 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.42 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (€43) | €35 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (€102) | €92 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (€108) | €114 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (€31,635) | €20,517 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.49) | €1.41 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (€55) | €73 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (€96) | €60 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (€8) | €3.36 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.76) | €2.18 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (€4.41) | €2.10 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.36 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.95) | €1.43 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€15) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 27% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (€34) | €32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (€19) | €22 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (€75) | €128 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 ₪ (€60) | €53 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.33) | €3.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.44 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (€565) | €454 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (€0.18) | €0.12 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (€77) | €37 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Germany
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