Cost of living in Israel compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 30% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (Dirham 70) | Dirham 42 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (Dirham 51) | Dirham 32 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.00 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 20 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.13 ₪ (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 3.66 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 4.47 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,515 ₪ (Dirham 8,129) | Dirham 9,818 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,696 ₪ (Dirham 6,392) | Dirham 6,908 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 822 ₪ (Dirham 785) | Dirham 885 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,029 ₪ (Dirham 4,801) | Dirham 5,950 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,581 ₪ (Dirham 3,419) | Dirham 4,006 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 540 ₪ (Dirham 516) | Dirham 650 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106 ₪ (Dirham 101) | Dirham 330 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (Dirham 1,188) | Dirham 931 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (Dirham 411) | Dirham 355 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 43 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 ₪ (Dirham 59) | Dirham 37 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 ₪ (Dirham 317) | Dirham 194 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (Dirham 178) | Dirham 185 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 ₪ (Dirham 432) | Dirham 340 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (Dirham 464) | Dirham 340 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 81% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,112 ₪ (Dirham 137,582) | Dirham 95,977 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.08 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 217 ₪ (Dirham 207) | Dirham 98 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (Dirham 21) | Dirham 13 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (Dirham 543) | Dirham 272 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ₪ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ₪ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.78 ₪ (Dirham 5.52) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ₪ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ₪ (Dirham 62) | Dirham 43 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Israel | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 189 ₪ (Dirham 180) | Dirham 169 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (Dirham 86) | Dirham 92 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (Dirham 223) | Dirham 320 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ₪ (Dirham 307) | Dirham 292 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (Dirham 51) | Dirham 81 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 40 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (Dirham 2,725) | Dirham 1,948 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.71 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (Dirham 236) | Dirham 260 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 19 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 8% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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