- Cost of Living
- Israel
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (£12) | £10 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (£10) | £5.65 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.24) | £3.79 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (£1.25) | £0.86 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (£2.82) | £2.64 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (£1.17) | £1.97 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (£5.17) | £4.72 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.22) | £1.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (£0.89) | £0.82 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (£1.84) | £1.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (£10) | £9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (£1.77) | £1.85 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.41) | £0.94 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (£1,579) | £1,941 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (£1,158) | £1,239 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (£172) | £159 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (£919) | £1,249 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (£684) | £846 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (£113) | £120 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (£17) | £22 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (£339) | £340 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (£82) | £86 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (£11) | £11 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (£80) | £66 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (£36) | £32 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (£91) | £73 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (£108) | £76 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (£27,644) | £18,864 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.36) | £1.27 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (£47) | £98 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (£5.83) | £3.45 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (£5.90) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (£100) | £76 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £3.56 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£4.10) | £1.52 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (£4.12) | £3.26 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (£1.39) | £1.82 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.42) | £1.53 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (£12) | £12 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (£29) | £31 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (£17) | £21 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (£102) | £107 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (£54) | £57 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (£9) | £9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£2.91) | £3.03 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (£6) | £4.48 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (£484) | £400 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (£0.15) | £0.16 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (£54) | £45 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (£7) | £11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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