- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 2% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 46 ₪ (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.65) | €4.83 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (€1.38) | €1.23 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.16) | €3.77 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.44) | €2.58 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (€5.63) | €5.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.25) | €2.18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ₪ (€1.13) | €1.17 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.21) | €2.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.11) | €2.24 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.70) | €1.45 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 19% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,930 ₪ (€1,834) | €2,091 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,766 ₪ (€1,333) | €1,617 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 702 ₪ (€162) | €155 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,983 ₪ (€1,152) | €1,457 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,625 ₪ (€838) | €1,035 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (€107) | €111 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (€17) | €40 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,084 ₪ (€482) | €458 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (€99) | €115 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327 ₪ (€76) | €83 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 202 ₪ (€47) | €35 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (€99) | €92 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (€109) | €86 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,083 ₪ (€31,233) | €25,462 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.41) | €1.37 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 238 ₪ (€55) | €113 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €5.63 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 325 ₪ (€75) | €54 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (€7) | €4.94 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.68) | €3.45 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€3.74) | €5.29 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.68) | €2.13 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.84) | €2.69 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (€14) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 ₪ (€36) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€65) | €90 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (€63) | €67 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 ₪ (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.02) | €3.15 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.79 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,428 ₪ (€561) | €543 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 ₪ (€0.20) | €0.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 ₪ (€73) | €43 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Ireland
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