Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 46% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (£17) | £13 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (£13) | £6 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (£5.09) | £3.53 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (£1.49) | £0.94 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£3.53) | £2.98 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (£1.62) | £2.09 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (£7) | £4.33 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (£2.88) | £2.06 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (£1.17) | £0.79 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (£2.33) | £1.75 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (£12) | £8 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (£2.91) | £2.05 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (£1.93) | £0.92 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,400 ₪ (£2,281) | £2,077 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,243 ₪ (£1,758) | £1,516 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 995 ₪ (£242) | £195 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,739 ₪ (£1,393) | £1,220 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,419 ₪ (£1,073) | £1,039 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (£103) | £126 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94 ₪ (£23) | £25 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (£435) | £278 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₪ (£103) | £85 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (£5.58) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (£14) | £13 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 54% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 ₪ (£87) | £66 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215 ₪ (£52) | £32 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (£106) | £74 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (£123) | £72 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,089 ₪ (£35,212) | £23,492 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.75) | £1.70 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (£55) | £97 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 37% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (£4.64) | £3.65 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (£7) | £10 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 513 ₪ (£124) | £81 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (£4.55) | £2.65 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (£5.21) | £1.71 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (£3.67) | £3.56 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (£1.65) | £2.10 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (£3.75) | £1.56 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (£40) | £34 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ₪ (£21) | £21 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ₪ (£73) | £115 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (£71) | £61 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (£14) | £9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (£3.63) | £3.23 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (£8) | £5.15 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,879 ₪ (£699) | £473 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (£0.03) | £0.13 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 267 ₪ (£65) | £38 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (£8) | £13 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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