- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.79) | €3.83 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.42) | €0.96 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.25) | €2.82 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.48) | €2.60 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€5.81) | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.33) | €2.34 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.97 ₪ (€1.18) | €1.51 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.24) | €0.97 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.13) | €1.77 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€1.83) | €1.31 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,950 ₪ (€1,882) | €1,418 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,859 ₪ (€1,387) | €1,087 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 694 ₪ (€164) | €187 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,983 ₪ (€1,179) | €853 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,625 ₪ (€858) | €634 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (€110) | €120 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,075 ₪ (€491) | €393 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€103) | €84 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €5.18 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327 ₪ (€77) | €82 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 202 ₪ (€48) | €37 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (€102) | €89 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (€112) | €118 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 1% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,293 ₪ (€32,024) | €19,925 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.45) | €1.32 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 237 ₪ (€56) | €72 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 325 ₪ (€77) | €59 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €3.32 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.79) | €1.96 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€3.83) | €1.98 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.72) | €1.32 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.90) | €1.40 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 ₪ (€36) | €32 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (€19) | €21 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€67) | €105 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (€65) | €49 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 ₪ (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.13) | €3.13 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.48 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,428 ₪ (€575) | €458 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 ₪ (€0.20) | €0.23 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 ₪ (€75) | €44 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€9) | €6 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Germany
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