Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ₪ (£14) | £12 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (£12) | £5.70 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.66) | £3.18 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (£1.42) | £0.88 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£3.49) | £2.57 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ₪ (£1.35) | £1.94 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ₪ (£4.74) | £3.42 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.48) | £1.86 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.75 ₪ (£1.11) | £1.01 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (£1.96) | £1.91 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 ₪ (£13) | £8 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (£2.01) | £1.86 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.03 ₪ (£1.18) | £1.15 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Israel is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,150 ₪ (£1,673) | £1,670 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,645 ₪ (£1,321) | £1,247 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 550 ₪ (£129) | £145 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,113 ₪ (£962) | £1,039 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,616 ₪ (£846) | £746 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 ₪ (£103) | £104 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (£18) | £28 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,285 ₪ (£301) | £314 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 ₪ (£96) | £80 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£4.53) | £5.87 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (£83) | £62 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (£35) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 373 ₪ (£87) | £68 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 ₪ (£91) | £70 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 139,162 ₪ (£32,564) | £20,930 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.42) | £1.30 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226 ₪ (£53) | £67 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 29% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (£5.69) | £3.18 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440 ₪ (£103) | £87 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ₪ (£4.67) | £2.81 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (£4.26) | £1.54 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (£3.75) | £3.44 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (£1.59) | £1.74 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (£2.66) | £1.45 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67 ₪ (£16) | £16 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (£36) | £34 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (£18) | £18 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (£91) | £121 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 ₪ (£70) | £57 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 ₪ (£11) | £10 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (£2.96) | £3.01 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (£7) | £4.66 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,647 ₪ (£619) | £476 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (£0.23) | £0.09 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 ₪ (£51) | £33 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 ₪ (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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