- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (€14) | €13 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (€11) | €8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.73) | €4.52 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.44) | €1.25 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.27) | €3.91 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.49) | €2.43 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (€5.78) | €5.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.43) | €2.13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.58 ₪ (€1.10) | €1.08 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.27) | €2.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.13) | €2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.66) | €1.49 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 17% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,042 ₪ (€1,929) | €2,138 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,998 ₪ (€1,439) | €1,689 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 692 ₪ (€166) | €153 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,959 ₪ (€1,189) | €1,450 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,655 ₪ (€877) | €1,064 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 463 ₪ (€111) | €110 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (€17) | €43 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,046 ₪ (€491) | €430 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 ₪ (€101) | €106 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 349 ₪ (€84) | €82 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205 ₪ (€49) | €34 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429 ₪ (€103) | €88 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 490 ₪ (€118) | €98 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,458 ₪ (€32,245) | €24,840 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.48) | €1.38 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (€56) | €114 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €5.01 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (€76) | €55 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.82 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.72) | €3.26 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.08) | €4.93 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.63) | €2.05 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.94) | €2.60 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (€37) | €38 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (€19) | €21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (€66) | €65 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€11) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.31) | €3.16 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.86 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (€573) | €518 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ₪ (€0.18) | €0.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 306 ₪ (€73) | €45 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Ireland
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