- Cost of Living
- Israel
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (£10) | £5.59 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.09) | £3.61 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (£1.27) | £0.87 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (£2.77) | £2.68 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (£1.23) | £1.92 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (£5.18) | £4.52 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (£2.07) | £1.97 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (£0.92) | £0.85 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (£1.93) | £1.76 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (£11) | £9 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (£1.85) | £1.82 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.50) | £0.92 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,591 ₪ (£1,585) | £1,857 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (£1,169) | £1,198 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (£154) | £157 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (£898) | £1,145 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (£659) | £783 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (£97) | £145 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (£15) | £22 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (£391) | £338 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (£83) | £85 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (£6) | £6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (£11) | £11 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (£38) | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (£90) | £70 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (£95) | £72 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (£27,892) | £18,349 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.31) | £1.24 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (£48) | £94 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (£5.99) | £3.33 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (£5.75) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (£85) | £74 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (£7) | £3.48 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (£4.21) | £1.53 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£3.88) | £3.22 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (£1.36) | £1.80 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.60) | £1.54 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (£13) | £13 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (£66) | £115 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (£57) | £54 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (£9) | £9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£2.94) | £2.96 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (£6) | £4.36 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (£498) | £401 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (£0.15) | £0.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (£68) | £43 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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