Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (£14) | £11 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (£12) | £5.88 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (£4.65) | £3.31 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (£1.34) | £0.86 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£3.29) | £2.47 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.36) | £2.08 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (£7) | £4.09 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (£2.30) | £1.92 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.61 ₪ (£1.03) | £0.90 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (£2.09) | £1.71 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (£13) | £8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (£1.97) | £1.95 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.51 ₪ (£1.23) | £0.97 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,978 ₪ (£1,561) | £1,994 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,803 ₪ (£1,298) | £1,273 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 725 ₪ (£162) | £147 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,936 ₪ (£1,104) | £1,285 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,620 ₪ (£810) | £1,078 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 467 ₪ (£104) | £97 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (£15) | £22 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,238 ₪ (£277) | £322 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 ₪ (£88) | £73 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (£48) | £70 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (£31) | £33 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (£76) | £75 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (£79) | £78 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,738 ₪ (£31,041) | £20,113 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.66 ₪ (£1.27) | £1.20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (£51) | £98 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (£7) | £3.19 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (£65) | £81 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (£5.07) | £3.41 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£4.35) | £1.58 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (£3.22) | £3.36 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (£1.75) | £1.83 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (£2.50) | £1.46 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 ₪ (£16) | £14 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (£32) | £30 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (£18) | £20 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (£36) | £133 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 304 ₪ (£68) | £58 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (£11) | £9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.18) | £3.14 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (£6) | £4.70 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,798 ₪ (£626) | £429 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (£0.41) | £0.14 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 248 ₪ (£55) | £38 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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