Cost of living in Israel compared to Ireland
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Israel is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (€18) | €17 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (€12) | €11 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.92) | €5.43 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.74) | €1.40 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.81) | €4.65 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.56) | €2.98 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.76) | €2.73 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.53) | €1.68 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.80) | €2.83 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (€14) | €14 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.78) | €2.91 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (€1.40) | €1.78 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Israel is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (€2,237) | €2,691 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (€1,506) | €2,078 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (€170) | €252 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (€1,013) | €1,886 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (€683) | €1,464 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (€91) | €167 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (€23) | €40 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (€341) | €374 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (€136) | €111 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €12 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€15) | €16 | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (€75) | €90 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (€49) | €46 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (€119) | €101 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€122) | €103 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (€36,053) | €30,083 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.78) | €1.73 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (€57) | €74 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.57) | €9 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €17 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (€148) | €64 | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.62) | €5.54 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.34) | €4.48 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.50) | €7 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.50) | €2.77 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€4.04) | €3.03 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (€16) | €22 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Israel | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (€40) | €55 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (€22) | €24 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€59) | €206 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (€13) | €13 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.85) | €3.70 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (€717) | €748 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | €0.33 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (€63) | €56 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,577 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 18% cheaper than in Ireland
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