Cost of living in Israel compared to United States
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Israel is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ ($20) | $20 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ ($13) | $11 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ ($5.38) | $5.70 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ ($1.90) | $1.07 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ ($4.16) | $4.52 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.70) | $4.58 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ ($3.01) | $4.42 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ ($1.67) | $2.22 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ ($3.06) | $3.00 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ ($16) | $16 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ ($3.04) | $2.93 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ ($1.53) | $2.75 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Israel is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ ($2,442) | $3,005 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ ($1,644) | $2,309 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ ($186) | $225 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ ($1,106) | $2,060 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ ($746) | $1,569 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ ($99) | $149 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ ($25) | $64 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ ($373) | $290 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ ($148) | $146 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ ($16) | $29 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ ($81) | $57 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ ($130) | $97 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ ($134) | $131 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ ($39,362) | $28,621 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($1.95) | $0.98 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ ($62) | $74 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ ($6) | $9 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ ($161) | $139 | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ ($4.74) | $4.99 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ ($3.82) | $6 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ ($1.64) | $4.90 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ ($4.41) | $2.32 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ ($18) | $29 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Israel | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ ($44) | $57 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ ($24) | $30 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ ($64) | $209 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ ($90) | $100 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ ($14) | $15 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($4.20) | $5.57 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ ($9) | $7 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ ($783) | $494 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ ($0.09) | $0.37 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ ($69) | $65 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($10) | $10 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 18% cheaper than in United States
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