- Cost of Living
- Israel
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ ($16) | $14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ ($13) | $8 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ ($5.46) | $4.53 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ ($1.61) | $0.89 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ ($3.63) | $3.19 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ ($1.50) | $3.98 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ ($7) | $6 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ ($2.86) | $3.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ ($1.14) | $1.61 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($2.37) | $3.63 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ ($2.29) | $1.92 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($1.81) | $2.13 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ ($2,034) | $2,046 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ ($1,492) | $1,576 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ ($222) | $177 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ ($1,184) | $1,586 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ ($881) | $1,129 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ ($146) | $119 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ ($21) | $48 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ ($437) | $328 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ ($105) | $120 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ ($14) | $23 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ ($104) | $47 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ ($47) | $45 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ ($117) | $85 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ ($139) | $115 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 1% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ ($35,613) | $22,354 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ ($1.75) | $0.78 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ ($61) | $85 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($8) | $18 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ ($129) | $111 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ ($5.28) | $3.48 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($5.31) | $5.13 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ ($1.79) | $3.47 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ ($3.12) | $1.87 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ ($16) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ ($22) | $25 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ ($131) | $174 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ ($70) | $79 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($3.74) | $4.90 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ ($8) | $5.95 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ ($623) | $422 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ ($0.19) | $0.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ ($70) | $53 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% cheaper than in United States
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