Cost of living in Israel compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (CHF 19) | CHF 27 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (CHF 5.17) | CHF 11 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.80 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (CHF 3.48) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (CHF 2.08) | CHF 4.14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (CHF 3.16) | CHF 3.58 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.18 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (CHF 2.59) | CHF 2.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (CHF 16) | CHF 16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (CHF 3.30) | CHF 3.39 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.67 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (CHF 1,821) | CHF 3,470 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (CHF 1,449) | CHF 2,407 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (CHF 199) | CHF 227 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (CHF 1,336) | CHF 2,098 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (CHF 1,112) | CHF 1,556 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (CHF 140) | CHF 149 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (CHF 306) | CHF 349 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (CHF 170) | CHF 115 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (CHF 11) | CHF 20 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (CHF 87) | CHF 107 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (CHF 55) | CHF 48 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (CHF 142) | CHF 128 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (CHF 123) | CHF 152 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (CHF 39,248) | CHF 33,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (CHF 1.93) | CHF 1.86 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 ₪ (CHF 62) | CHF 77 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (CHF 89) | CHF 125 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (CHF 5.72) | CHF 5.00 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (CHF 5.30) | CHF 5.38 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.93 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (CHF 1.53) | CHF 5.14 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (CHF 3.16) | CHF 3.63 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (CHF 20) | CHF 59 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Israel | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (CHF 44) | CHF 92 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (CHF 21) | CHF 43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (CHF 162) | CHF 169 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (CHF 68) | CHF 152 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (CHF 3.75) | CHF 6 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (CHF 815) | CHF 581 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (CHF 0.09) | CHF 1.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (CHF 51) | CHF 119 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (CHF 9) | CHF 9 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Israel is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland
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