- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€11) | €8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.81) | €4.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.43) | €1.23 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.28) | €3.85 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.47) | €2.43 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€5.88) | €5.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.37) | €2.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.88 ₪ (€1.16) | €1.13 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.30) | €2.29 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.13) | €2.28 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€1.83) | €1.47 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 18% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,106 ₪ (€1,930) | €2,142 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,829 ₪ (€1,388) | €1,643 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 ₪ (€142) | €154 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,900 ₪ (€1,167) | €1,456 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,618 ₪ (€861) | €1,059 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 470 ₪ (€112) | €111 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,969 ₪ (€469) | €449 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 404 ₪ (€96) | €112 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 358 ₪ (€85) | €83 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 194 ₪ (€46) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 424 ₪ (€101) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 483 ₪ (€115) | €97 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,665 ₪ (€32,063) | €24,935 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.46) | €1.37 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 235 ₪ (€56) | €114 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €4.92 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (€76) | €55 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.93 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.79) | €3.26 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€3.99) | €5.04 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.60) | €2.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (€3.01) | €2.65 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€15) | €15 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (€19) | €21 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€67) | €84 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (€65) | €66 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.20) | €3.15 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.81 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (€569) | €538 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.92 ₪ (€0.22) | €0.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 301 ₪ (€72) | €45 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Ireland
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