Cost of living in United States compared to Israel
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in United States is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (72 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (40 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (21 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.89 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (16 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (58 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (10 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 83% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in United States is 59% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (11,010 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (8,441 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (814 ₪) | 675 ₪ | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (7,516 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (5,726 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (544 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (235 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (1,074 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (532 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (52 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (109 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 89% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (209 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (191 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (356 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (480 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in United States is about the same as in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (104,062 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.60 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (270 ₪) | 224 ₪ | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (35 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (77 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 195% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (510 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (34 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (18 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 203% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (108 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 68% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 28% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
United States | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (210 ₪) | 159 ₪ | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (109 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (757 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 224% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (363 ₪) | 329 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (53 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (27 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,853 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.35 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 305% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (242 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.658
ILS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,173 prices entered by 2,424 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 22% more expensive than in Israel
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