Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€16) | €13 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (€13) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€5.11) | €4.80 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.64) | €1.13 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.78) | €3.37 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (€1.59) | €2.29 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€7) | €5.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.91) | €2.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (€1.31) | €1.09 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.57) | €2.61 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.15) | €2.45 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.82) | €1.41 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,730 ₪ (€2,086) | €2,307 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (€1,576) | €1,717 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (€204) | €141 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,967 ₪ (€1,340) | €1,577 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (€985) | €1,131 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (€128) | €100 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (€21) | €42 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (€369) | €392 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (€108) | €123 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (€14) | €14 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (€86) | €84 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (€46) | €35 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (€116) | €90 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (€119) | €103 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (€36,364) | €26,862 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.74) | €1.44 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221 ₪ (€60) | €115 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (€8) | €5.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (€127) | €58 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (€9) | €5.94 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.50) | €3.54 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€4.02) | €4.54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.64) | €2.14 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (€2.90) | €2.47 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (€17) | €16 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (€40) | €38 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (€22) | €23 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (€95) | €77 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (€74) | €66 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.94) | €3.46 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€8) | €5.98 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (€550) | €412 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (€0.25) | €0.45 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (€78) | €44 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Ireland
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