Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (£13) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (£11) | £5.80 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (£4.26) | £3.31 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (£1.34) | £0.86 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (£3.11) | £2.32 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 ₪ (£1.32) | £1.93 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (£5.60) | £3.85 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.33) | £1.82 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 ₪ (£1.06) | £0.97 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (£2.08) | £1.77 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (£11) | £8 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (£1.80) | £1.93 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.49) | £0.96 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Israel is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,889 ₪ (£1,747) | £1,790 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,887 ₪ (£1,304) | £1,347 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (£167) | £132 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,043 ₪ (£1,117) | £1,028 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (£808) | £887 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (£105) | £109 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (£17) | £23 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (£303) | £315 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (£88) | £85 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 337 ₪ (£75) | £68 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 172 ₪ (£38) | £30 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 454 ₪ (£100) | £69 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (£97) | £71 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,015 ₪ (£29,678) | £20,092 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.43) | £1.27 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219 ₪ (£48) | £81 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 44% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £3.67 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (£5.29) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 533 ₪ (£118) | £83 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £3.03 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (£4.66) | £1.41 | + 231% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (£3.21) | £3.37 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69 ₪ (£1.26) | £1.72 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (£2.28) | £1.43 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (£13) | £12 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 ₪ (£33) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (£18) | £20 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (£78) | £106 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (£60) | £54 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (£10) | £9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (£3.22) | £2.94 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (£7) | £4.40 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (£452) | £388 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ₪ (£0.19) | £0.11 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (£64) | £33 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£8) | £11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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