- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 4% 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 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.75) | €4.45 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.46) | €1.26 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.18) | €3.92 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 ₪ (€1.42) | €2.45 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (€5.69) | €5.21 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.37) | €2.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 ₪ (€1.06) | €1.13 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.23) | €2.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (€2.15) | €2.32 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.77) | €1.52 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 23% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,725 ₪ (€1,843) | €2,143 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,726 ₪ (€1,366) | €1,696 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 618 ₪ (€148) | €153 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,504 ₪ (€1,074) | €1,476 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,211 ₪ (€766) | €1,089 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 430 ₪ (€103) | €110 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (€18) | €42 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,846 ₪ (€440) | €413 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 ₪ (€89) | €104 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€81) | €80 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 188 ₪ (€45) | €35 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€104) | €88 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 523 ₪ (€125) | €98 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,473 ₪ (€31,843) | €24,767 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.50) | €1.40 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (€55) | €111 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €4.98 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 337 ₪ (€81) | €56 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (€8) | €4.73 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.88) | €3.08 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (€4.25) | €4.82 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.62) | €1.88 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.98) | €2.40 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (€36) | €39 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (€19) | €22 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (€67) | €84 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ (€66) | €67 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€11) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.33) | €3.22 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €5.93 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,302 ₪ (€549) | €517 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (€0.17) | €0.48 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 ₪ (€74) | €46 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 16% cheaper than in Ireland
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