Cost of living in Israel
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 26 cities in Israel, such as
Rehovot,
Karmiel,
Tel Aviv-Yafo,
Ramla,
Bat Yam,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Israel, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.66
₪69.13
|
$13.35
-
$31.75
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.78
₪54.76
|
$13.32
-
$16.92
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
₪9.51
|
$2.07
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.12
₪7.85
|
$1.62
-
$3.05
|
Israel - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.27
₪8.40
|
$1.37
-
$4.48
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.89
₪25.54
|
$4.15
-
$13.65
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.60
₪24.46
|
$5.76
-
$8.18
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.71
₪13.74
|
$2.98
-
$4.89
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.43
₪16.41
|
$3.36
-
$6.41
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.37
₪5.09
|
$0.94
-
$1.98
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.93
₪3.45
|
$0.66
-
$1.57
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.78
₪2.91
|
$0.52
-
$1.45
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.84
₪3.11
|
$0.50
-
$1.32
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
₪2.26
|
$0.40
-
$0.93
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.62
₪2.29
|
$0.41
-
$0.93
|
Israel - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.24
₪26.82
|
$6.75
-
$7.81
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$54.77
₪202.88
|
$48.08
-
$72.85
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$38,392.11
₪142,225.88
|
$36,544.04
-
$42,364.11
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.38
₪49.56
|
$9.24
-
$22.98
|
Israel - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.60
₪98.56
|
$21.60
-
$36.65
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$993.65
₪3,681.02
|
$882.51
-
$1,215.06
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$858.83
₪3,181.59
|
$733.18
-
$1,030.69
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$173.67
₪643.39
|
$109.10
-
$281.19
|
Israel - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$870.80
₪3,225.93
|
$709.68
-
$1,163.96
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,400.36
₪42,233.31
|
$7,463.05
-
$24,437.47
|
Israel - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.84
₪29.05
|
$5.47
-
$10.66
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.63
₪13.45
|
$2.72
-
$5.40
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.56
₪35.40
|
$8.72
-
$11.03
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$65.58
₪242.96
|
$44.21
-
$90.40
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.89
₪44.06
|
$10.89
-
$14.01
|
Israel - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$88.40
₪327.49
|
$46.57
-
$132.92
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.67
₪213.66
|
$32.90
-
$87.30
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.82
₪425.36
|
$74.65
-
$156.32
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$130.62
₪483.91
|
$84.59
-
$190.49
|
Israel - Cost of clothing
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