Cost of living in Israel compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 49% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (€17) | €12 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€13) | €8 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.46) | €3.35 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.65) | €0.95 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.18) | €3.29 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€1.91) | €1.94 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (€6) | €4.76 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€2.86) | €1.88 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (€1.43) | €1.37 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.65) | €1.11 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (€15) | €5.60 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €2.19 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (€1.29) | €0.85 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (€1,861) | €1,441 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (€1,437) | €964 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (€180) | €109 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (€1,415) | €955 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (€1,033) | €671 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (€130) | €86 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (€313) | €338 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (€150) | €122 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 ₪ (€16) | €10 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€81) | €82 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€52) | €31 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€132) | €85 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€114) | €90 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 39% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (€38,080) | €26,809 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (€1.88) | €1.70 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (€55) | €35 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€5.81) | €5.04 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €4.52 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (€83) | €61 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.32) | €3.22 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€4.93) | €3.45 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.28) | €3.60 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (€1.18) | €1.55 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (€2.94) | €2.09 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (€19) | €14 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Israel | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (€41) | €32 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€21) | €13 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (€151) | €54 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (€63) | €46 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.40) | €2.74 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €2.11 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€758) | €417 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | €0.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (€45) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (€9) | €5.42 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Portugal
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