Cost of living comparison
compared to
Massachusetts vs. Israel Cost of Living Summary
Massachusetts is 23.5% more expensive than Israel overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.0% less in Massachusetts
- Groceries
-
pay 39.1% more in Massachusetts
- Transportation
-
pay 14.7% less in Massachusetts
- Housing
-
pay 73.9% more in Massachusetts
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in Massachusetts
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.6% more in Massachusetts
- Clothing
-
pay 32.9% less in Massachusetts
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Massachusetts are more expensive than in Israel. Expenses including clothing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Massachusetts. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts vs. Israel Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Massachusetts instead of Israel, you would:
pay 12.0% less for restaurants
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.27
₪69.26
|
$20.54
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$16.70
₪54.38
|
$12.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.94
₪9.58
|
$2.63
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.34
₪7.61
|
$2.13
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of restaurants
pay 39.1% more for groceries
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.66
₪8.67
|
$3.53
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.17
₪26.59
|
$7.98
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.81
₪25.43
|
$4.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.25
₪13.83
|
$4.57
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.14
₪16.75
|
$5.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.63
₪5.31
|
$2.43
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.07
₪3.47
|
$0.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93
₪3.03
|
$2.19
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.14
₪3.70
|
$2.51
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
₪2.49
|
$1.36
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.75
₪2.45
|
$1.32
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of groceries
pay 14.7% less for transportation
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.15
₪26.53
|
$3.21
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$63.78
₪207.65
|
$70.22
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,327.76
₪147,580.61
|
$33,617.11
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.00
₪45.59
|
$16.49
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of transportation
pay 73.9% more for housing
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.28
₪98.60
|
$70.71
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.96
₪3,851.54
|
$2,203.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$990.96
₪3,226.43
|
$1,938.26
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$190.46
₪620.13
|
$152.69
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,022.81
₪3,330.12
|
$2,228.25
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$12,300.36
₪40,048.19
|
$24,653.85
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of childcare
pay 1.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.92
₪29.06
|
$6.61
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.22
₪13.75
|
$4.91
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.09
₪36.11
|
$12.23
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$72.05
₪234.58
|
$69.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.01
₪42.35
|
$14.41
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.9% less for clothing
|
Israel
|
Massachusetts
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$92.85
₪302.30
|
$51.65
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.69
₪210.62
|
$38.73
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$125.62
₪409.00
|
$87.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.11
₪462.70
|
$118.04
|
|
Israel vs. Massachusetts - Cost of clothing
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