Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.98) | €3.86 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.61) | €1.04 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.77) | €3.05 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.60) | €2.26 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.76) | €1.96 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.89 ₪ (€1.21) | €1.31 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.65) | €1.06 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (€13) | €7 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.69) | €2.02 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (€1.59) | €1.01 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 50% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,515 ₪ (€2,113) | €1,281 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500 ₪ (€1,613) | €876 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 822 ₪ (€204) | €122 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,924 ₪ (€1,222) | €820 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,614 ₪ (€897) | €603 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 579 ₪ (€144) | €82 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104 ₪ (€26) | €27 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (€309) | €346 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469 ₪ (€116) | €101 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 ₪ (€15) | €11 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 ₪ (€82) | €75 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (€46) | €31 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 ₪ (€112) | €82 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€121) | €90 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,112 ₪ (€35,762) | €26,246 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.73) | €1.64 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214 ₪ (€53) | €30 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.48) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (€141) | €62 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ₪ (€4.97) | €3.97 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.08) | €2.66 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.52) | €3.34 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.78 ₪ (€1.43) | €2.05 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ₪ (€4.45) | €1.98 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ₪ (€16) | €17 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 189 ₪ (€47) | €33 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (€22) | €16 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€58) | €61 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ₪ (€80) | €49 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.67) | €2.67 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.64 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (€708) | €525 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€61) | €48 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €5.21 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 38% more expensive than in Spain
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