Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ ($17) | $15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ ($14) | $8 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ ($5.61) | $4.32 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ ($1.73) | $0.88 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ ($4.07) | $2.98 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71 ₪ ($1.64) | $4.01 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ ($3.02) | $3.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.76 ₪ ($1.37) | $1.77 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ ($2.74) | $3.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ ($2.30) | $1.94 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ ($1.81) | $2.04 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,597 ₪ ($2,187) | $2,269 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,763 ₪ ($1,659) | $1,629 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 776 ₪ ($223) | $177 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,016 ₪ ($1,444) | $1,625 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,521 ₪ ($1,014) | $1,155 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 514 ₪ ($148) | $109 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ ($20) | $47 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ ($403) | $298 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 369 ₪ ($106) | $118 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ ($15) | $22 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 ₪ ($84) | $49 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ ($49) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ ($118) | $86 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ ($123) | $112 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,377 ₪ ($39,264) | $22,992 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ ($1.86) | $0.75 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ ($64) | $81 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ ($10) | $7 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ₪ ($117) | $110 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ ($5.93) | $3.55 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ ($4.18) | $5.08 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ ($1.96) | $3.57 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ ($2.74) | $1.83 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ ($20) | $21 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 ₪ ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ ($24) | $24 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ ($75) | $223 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ ($76) | $74 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ ($13) | $12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($4.20) | $4.82 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ ($8) | $5.81 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,358 ₪ ($679) | $395 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ ($0.47) | $0.19 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ ($78) | $52 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% more expensive than in United States
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