Cost of living in Israel compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (€20) | €16 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.38) | €4.47 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.82) | €1.68 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.62) | €5.23 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€2.17) | €2.00 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.30) | €2.12 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.69) | €1.21 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.70) | €1.45 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (€17) | €14 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (€3.44) | €2.09 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (€1.44) | €1.09 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Israel is 67% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (€1,896) | €1,090 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (€1,508) | €728 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (€207) | €174 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (€1,390) | €685 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (€1,157) | €480 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (€146) | €147 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€20) | €21 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (€319) | €375 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (€177) | €125 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€17) | €10 | + 76% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€91) | €81 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€58) | €29 | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€147) | €93 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€128) | €102 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 72% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (€40,861) | €23,874 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (€2.01) | €1.85 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (€65) | €29 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€7) | €4.48 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (€93) | €47 | + 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.96) | €5.03 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.52) | €4.18 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.67) | €4.13 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.59) | €2.44 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€3.29) | €2.98 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (€21) | €13 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (€45) | €42 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (€22) | €17 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (€169) | €61 | + 179% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (€71) | €65 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (€15) | €11 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.90) | €4.40 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (€9) | €4.70 | + 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€849) | €1,025 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (€54) | €42 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€10) | €4.96 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Greece
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