Cost of living in United States compared to Israel
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (75 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (44 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.54 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.90 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.72 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.81 (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (67 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (10 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in United States is 48% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,829 (10,424 ₪) | 7,079 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,103 (7,750 ₪) | 5,853 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (817 ₪) | 774 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,059 (7,587 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,494 (5,504 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (592 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (219 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (948 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (548 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (53 ₪) | 39 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (120 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (207 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (190 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (390 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (503 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,251 (111,462 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.45 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (291 ₪) | 246 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 54% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (34 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (79 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (618 ₪) | 393 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (33 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.36 (20 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (19 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (111 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (226 ₪) | 170 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (108 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (764 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (372 ₪) | 299 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (55 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.91 (22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (27 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $468 (1,725 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (1.95 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (239 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (39 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,525 prices entered by 2,139 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 21% more expensive than in Israel
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