Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ₪ (€20) | €15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (€15) | €9 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€6) | €5.17 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.83) | €1.30 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€4.34) | €3.74 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.84) | €3.75 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (€9) | €5.81 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (€4.04) | €2.40 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90 ₪ (€1.44) | €1.33 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.84) | €3.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€14) | €12 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.67) | €2.62 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.44) | €1.44 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,226 ₪ (€2,419) | €2,243 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,497 ₪ (€1,617) | €1,846 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 ₪ (€268) | €197 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,979 ₪ (€1,464) | €1,876 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,599 ₪ (€1,058) | €1,304 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451 ₪ (€133) | €151 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 ₪ (€27) | €42 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,856 ₪ (€840) | €405 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₪ (€102) | €90 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 55% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (€102) | €73 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 ₪ (€59) | €39 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482 ₪ (€142) | €80 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 550 ₪ (€162) | €89 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,007 ₪ (€41,469) | €30,391 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€2.08) | €1.91 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 278 ₪ (€82) | €107 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (€7) | €4.36 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (€118) | €57 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €4.74 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€7) | €3.60 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€3.66) | €5.03 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€2.06) | €2.48 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (€3.86) | €2.74 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (€17) | €18 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (€51) | €46 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95 ₪ (€28) | €25 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (€126) | €93 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 ₪ (€77) | €80 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (€4.85) | €3.75 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,841 ₪ (€541) | €495 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (€0.29) | €0.27 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282 ₪ (€83) | €40 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 ₪ (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Ireland
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