Cost of living in Israel compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (CHF 5.62) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.72 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (CHF 3.70) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (CHF 1.70) | CHF 4.26 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (CHF 3.03) | CHF 3.76 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.39 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (CHF 2.46) | CHF 1.87 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (CHF 2.97) | CHF 2.50 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.68 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ (CHF 2,426) | CHF 3,102 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ (CHF 1,765) | CHF 2,354 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (CHF 230) | CHF 189 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (CHF 1,439) | CHF 1,763 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ (CHF 1,075) | CHF 1,318 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (CHF 109) | CHF 101 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (CHF 25) | CHF 54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (CHF 459) | CHF 479 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (CHF 104) | CHF 106 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 ₪ (CHF 88) | CHF 101 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 ₪ (CHF 53) | CHF 44 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ (CHF 111) | CHF 116 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (CHF 130) | CHF 161 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ (CHF 35,951) | CHF 31,963 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (CHF 1.87) | CHF 1.97 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (CHF 58) | CHF 79 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (CHF 4.90) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (CHF 85) | CHF 130 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (CHF 4.81) | CHF 5.29 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (CHF 5.02) | CHF 4.05 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (CHF 3.54) | CHF 4.98 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.82 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (CHF 3.96) | CHF 3.07 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (CHF 14) | CHF 49 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162 ₪ (CHF 41) | CHF 64 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (CHF 79) | CHF 85 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (CHF 74) | CHF 116 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (CHF 3.77) | CHF 4.65 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 6 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (CHF 756) | CHF 813 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.28 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (CHF 67) | CHF 91 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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