- Cost of Living
- Israel
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 2% more expensive 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) | 47 ₪ ($13) | $8 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ ($5.29) | $4.56 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.65) | $0.89 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ ($3.60) | $3.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ ($1.56) | $4.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ ($2.71) | $3.33 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ ($1.19) | $1.59 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($2.49) | $3.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ ($2.39) | $1.92 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($1.94) | $2.12 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,625 ₪ ($2,058) | $2,037 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ ($1,512) | $1,572 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ ($198) | $177 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ ($1,162) | $1,574 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ ($852) | $1,123 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ ($125) | $122 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ ($506) | $334 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ ($107) | $118 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ ($14) | $22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ ($90) | $47 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ ($49) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ ($116) | $85 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ ($123) | $114 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ ($36,062) | $22,263 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ ($1.70) | $0.77 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ ($62) | $85 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ ($110) | $111 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($5.43) | $3.50 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ ($5.02) | $5.09 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ ($1.76) | $3.45 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ ($3.37) | $1.86 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ ($17) | $20 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ ($39) | $45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ ($22) | $25 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ ($85) | $172 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 ₪ ($68) | $79 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ ($12) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($3.80) | $4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ ($8) | $5.89 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ ($644) | $427 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ ($0.20) | $0.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ ($87) | $53 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% cheaper than in United States
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