Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ ($19) | $15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ ($16) | $8 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ ($6) | $4.26 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.85) | $0.88 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ ($4.19) | $2.88 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.84 ₪ ($1.80) | $4.17 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ ($8) | $6 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ ($3.16) | $3.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 ₪ ($1.29) | $1.76 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ ($2.93) | $3.11 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ ($18) | $14 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ ($2.68) | $1.99 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.10 ₪ ($1.57) | $2.18 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,843 ₪ ($2,106) | $2,191 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,799 ₪ ($1,784) | $1,577 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 637 ₪ ($196) | $180 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,553 ₪ ($1,401) | $1,543 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,585 ₪ ($1,103) | $1,144 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 498 ₪ ($153) | $112 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ ($21) | $52 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,490 ₪ ($459) | $273 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 ₪ ($141) | $127 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ ($16) | $22 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 225 ₪ ($69) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ₪ ($41) | $42 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 ₪ ($100) | $86 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 393 ₪ ($121) | $107 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ ($42,721) | $23,511 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 ₪ ($1.67) | $0.66 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ ($71) | $74 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 286 ₪ ($88) | $111 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ ($5.42) | $3.45 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ ($4.57) | $4.87 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ ($2.84) | $3.65 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ ($3.52) | $1.82 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ ($19) | $22 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ ($45) | $47 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76 ₪ ($23) | $25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 450 ₪ ($138) | $198 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 ₪ ($92) | $78 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 ₪ ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ ($4.27) | $4.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ ($9) | $5.64 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,302 ₪ ($708) | $425 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ ($0.56) | $0.25 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ ($71) | $49 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ ($10) | $8 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 10% more expensive than in United States
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