- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.80) | €3.77 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (€1.42) | €0.98 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.19) | €3.14 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (€1.32) | €2.46 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€5.86) | €5.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.51) | €2.36 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (€1.01) | €1.57 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.08) | €0.92 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (€11) | €7 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (€2.01) | €1.78 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.60) | €1.26 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (€1,789) | €1,455 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (€1,312) | €1,086 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (€195) | €188 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (€1,041) | €912 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (€775) | €680 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (€129) | €125 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (€384) | €373 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (€93) | €94 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €5.47 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (€41) | €35 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (€103) | €89 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (€122) | €109 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 6% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (€31,315) | €20,734 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.42 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (€54) | €74 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 50% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (€114) | €65 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €3.32 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (€4.64) | €2.20 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.67) | €2.21 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.57) | €1.38 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.74) | €1.40 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (€14) | €20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (€33) | €31 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (€20) | €22 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (€115) | €111 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (€61) | €54 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.29) | €3.25 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €3.42 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (€548) | €445 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (€0.17) | €0.13 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (€61) | €36 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Germany
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