Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (£16) | £13 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (£10) | £8 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.21) | £4.26 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.49) | £1.20 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£3.25) | £3.63 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.33) | £2.28 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (£5.93) | £5.34 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.36) | £2.13 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.31) | £0.89 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (£2.40) | £1.97 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (£2.38) | £2.36 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (£1.20) | £1.04 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Israel is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (£1,912) | £1,997 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (£1,287) | £1,637 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (£145) | £229 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (£865) | £1,818 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (£584) | £1,060 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (£78) | £190 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (£20) | £26 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (£292) | £324 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (£116) | £83 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (£5.89) | £7 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (£12) | £16 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (£64) | £73 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (£42) | £32 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (£102) | £81 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (£105) | £83 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (£30,813) | £25,126 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.52) | £1.44 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (£48) | £85 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (£4.76) | £5.04 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.65) | £8 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (£126) | £74 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (£4.80) | £4.77 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (£3.71) | £1.97 | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (£2.99) | £3.78 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (£1.29) | £2.39 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (£3.45) | £1.77 | + 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (£14) | £14 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (£34) | £40 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (£18) | £19 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (£50) | £124 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (£71) | £69 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (£11) | £11 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (£3.29) | £3.71 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £5.75 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (£613) | £537 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (£54) | £35 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£7) | £14 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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