Cost of living in Israel
compared to
Israel Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.27
₪69.26
|
$15.51
-
$33.34
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$16.70
₪54.38
|
$15.29
-
$19.46
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.94
₪9.58
|
$2.38
-
$4.03
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.34
₪7.61
|
$1.82
-
$3.14
|
Israel - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.66
₪8.67
|
$1.50
-
$5.39
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.17
₪26.59
|
$4.49
-
$15.33
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.81
₪25.43
|
$6.78
-
$9.62
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.25
₪13.83
|
$3.27
-
$5.40
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.14
₪16.75
|
$3.69
-
$6.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.63
₪5.31
|
$1.04
-
$2.64
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.07
₪3.47
|
$0.76
-
$1.96
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93
₪3.03
|
$0.55
-
$1.47
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.14
₪3.70
|
$0.57
-
$2.34
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
₪2.49
|
$0.47
-
$1.09
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.75
₪2.45
|
$0.49
-
$1.06
|
Israel - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.15
₪26.53
|
$7.77
-
$8.60
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$63.78
₪207.65
|
$58.46
-
$86.73
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,327.76
₪147,580.61
|
$42,256.98
-
$50,565.17
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.00
₪45.59
|
$8.89
-
$26.39
|
Israel - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.28
₪98.60
|
$24.60
-
$43.19
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.96
₪3,851.54
|
$999.16
-
$1,416.78
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$990.96
₪3,226.43
|
$830.87
-
$1,190.07
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$190.46
₪620.13
|
$116.61
-
$304.11
|
Israel - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,022.81
₪3,330.12
|
$847.32
-
$1,242.31
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,300.36
₪40,048.19
|
$9,758.42
-
$16,638.14
|
Israel - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.92
₪29.06
|
$5.94
-
$11.94
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.22
₪13.75
|
$3.24
-
$5.72
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.09
₪36.11
|
$10.06
-
$13.24
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$72.05
₪234.58
|
$48.71
-
$100.78
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.01
₪42.35
|
$11.73
-
$15.92
|
Israel - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.85
₪302.30
|
$42.17
-
$163.53
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.69
₪210.62
|
$37.46
-
$102.53
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$125.62
₪409.00
|
$78.76
-
$168.34
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.11
₪462.70
|
$91.08
-
$195.33
|
Israel - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 38 cities in Israel, such as
Beersheba,
Tel Aviv-Yafo,
Hod Hasharon,
Yokneam Illit,
Bet Shemesh,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Israel, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Israel compared to Israel.
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