- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 3% 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 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.61) | €4.48 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.44) | €1.25 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.14) | €3.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ (€1.36) | €2.37 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€5.84) | €5.26 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.36) | €2.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (€1.04) | €1.14 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.15) | €2.36 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.05) | €2.32 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.69) | €1.53 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,474 ₪ (€1,758) | €2,148 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (€1,317) | €1,699 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (€173) | €149 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (€1,012) | €1,480 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (€742) | €1,099 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (€109) | €109 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (€17) | €43 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (€441) | €397 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (€93) | €110 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €12 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (€79) | €81 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (€43) | €36 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (€101) | €87 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (€107) | €103 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,657 ₪ (€30,725) | €24,566 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.48) | €1.41 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (€55) | €109 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.62 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€6) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (€96) | €55 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.82 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.73) | €3.03 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (€4.38) | €4.78 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.53) | €1.86 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.93) | €2.30 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (€19) | €22 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 338 ₪ (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 254 ₪ (€60) | €68 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.25) | €3.23 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.89 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (€561) | €507 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (€0.16) | €0.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (€76) | €45 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 17% cheaper than in Ireland
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