Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Israel is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (£17) | £15 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (£12) | £8 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.51) | £3.98 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.53) | £1.11 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (£3.03) | £3.74 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.82) | £2.43 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (£5.65) | £4.86 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (£2.76) | £2.18 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.41) | £0.92 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (£2.26) | £2.13 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (£14) | £10 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (£2.88) | £2.23 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (£1.21) | £1.08 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Israel is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (£1,588) | £2,775 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (£1,263) | £2,113 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (£173) | £181 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (£1,165) | £1,877 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (£969) | £1,256 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (£122) | £141 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (£17) | £27 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (£267) | £276 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (£148) | £85 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (£14) | £14 | + 0% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (£76) | £72 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (£48) | £35 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (£124) | £82 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (£107) | £85 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (£34,224) | £28,239 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (£1.68) | £1.43 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (£55) | £112 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (£5.45) | £3.37 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.87) | £8 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (£78) | £62 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (£4.99) | £3.98 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (£4.62) | £1.90 | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (£3.08) | £4.03 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (£1.34) | £2.16 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.76) | £1.84 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (£17) | £15 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (£38) | £39 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (£18) | £23 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (£142) | £114 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (£59) | £66 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (£12) | £12 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (£3.27) | £3.73 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £5.88 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (£711) | £429 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (£0.07) | £0.11 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 169 ₪ (£38) | £40 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (£8) | £15 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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