Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ ($19) | $19 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ ($14) | $10 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ ($5.80) | $5.95 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.66) | $1.09 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ ($4.07) | $4.92 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($1.78) | $4.79 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.16) | $4.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ ($1.32) | $2.54 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($2.53) | $3.09 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ ($13) | $16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ ($3.05) | $2.74 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($2.01) | $3.08 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ ($2,531) | $2,998 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ ($1,867) | $2,220 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ ($239) | $218 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ ($1,506) | $1,962 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ ($1,114) | $1,466 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ ($114) | $147 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ ($27) | $63 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ ($493) | $287 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ ($125) | $132 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ ($17) | $31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ ($92) | $54 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ ($56) | $45 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ ($117) | $93 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ ($134) | $120 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ ($37,616) | $27,716 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($1.94) | $1.06 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ ($61) | $83 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ ($5.12) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($8) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ ($89) | $136 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ ($5.03) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($5.25) | $4.85 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ ($3.71) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ ($1.66) | $4.74 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ ($4.14) | $2.19 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ ($17) | $27 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Israel | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ ($45) | $55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ ($24) | $28 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ ($83) | $198 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ ($78) | $89 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ ($14) | $13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($3.95) | $5.21 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ ($8) | $6 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ ($791) | $567 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ ($70) | $59 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 14% cheaper than in United States
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