Cost of Living in Israel

Summary of cost of living in Israel:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 11,471.74 CFA 8,194.10-18,027.02
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 49,164.61 CFA 32,776.41-81,941.02
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 9,013.51 CFA 8,194.10-9,832.92
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 4,916.46 CFA 3,057.47-6,063.64
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4,916.46 CFA 3,277.64-5,735.87
Cappuccino (regular) 2,258.45 CFA 1,528.73-3,277.64
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1,596.12 CFA 1,311.06-2,130.47
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1,312.27 CFA 983.29-1,638.82
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4,045.66 CFA 3,411.99-4,962.89
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1,328.56 CFA 724.77-2,378.74
Rice (white), (1 lb) 738.21 CFA 520.35-966.36
Eggs (regular) (12) 2,285.19 CFA 1,802.70-2,949.88
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3,764.82 CFA 2,155.74-6,690.22
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2,800.95 CFA 1,858.39-3,716.79
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 5,097.67 CFA 2,973.43-7,433.57
Apples (1 lb) 851.91 CFA 520.35-1,115.04
Banana (1 lb) 585.56 CFA 371.68-1,115.04
Oranges (1 lb) 484.30 CFA 297.34-743.36
Tomato (1 lb) 516.61 CFA 297.34-817.69
Potato (1 lb) 365.58 CFA 223.01-520.35
Onion (1 lb) 383.20 CFA 223.01-587.25
Lettuce (1 head) 1,100.10 CFA 655.53-1,638.82
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 784.79 CFA 327.76-1,556.88
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6,555.28 CFA 4,916.46-9,832.92
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1,513.66 CFA 983.29-2,458.23
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 1,795.26 CFA 983.29-2,458.23
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 5,735.87 CFA 5,408.11-6,883.05
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 917.74 CFA 901.35-999.68
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 36,873.46 CFA 28,679.36-45,886.97
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,622.11 CFA 1,942.00-4,916.46
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 1,002.22 CFA 527.49-2,637.43
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 17,109.29 CFA 13,110.56-26,221.13
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4,415.52 CFA 4,081.98-4,789.19
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 23,189,309.00 CFA 22,124,075.72-26,221,126.78
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 23,916,386.43 CFA 22,779,603.89-26,221,126.78
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 137,213.34 CFA 81,941.02-232,166.23
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 7,126.42 CFA 4,097.05-8,194.10
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 16,641.87 CFA 13,110.56-21,304.67
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41,369.49 CFA 22,779.60-62,275.18
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 11,128.73 CFA 6,555.28-16,388.20
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 7,374.69 CFA 6,555.28-8,194.10
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 559,019.86 CFA 409,705.11-737,469.19
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 5,849,017.14 CFA 3,244,864.44-13,929,973.60
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 51,105.38 CFA 24,582.31-81,941.02
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 33,951.36 CFA 19,665.85-49,164.61
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 68,846.95 CFA 40,970.51-98,329.23
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 76,311.74 CFA 49,164.61-114,717.43
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 761,223.81 CFA 491,646.13-1,147,174.30
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 582,063.81 CFA 409,705.11-901,351.23
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,212,530.46 CFA 794,827.91-1,966,584.51
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 945,979.83 CFA 655,528.17-1,392,997.36
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 468,668.16 CFA 274,050.24-1,000,770.57
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 366,928.17 CFA 228,375.20-685,125.60
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,569,176.16 CFA
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.13 2.50-6.00

Prices in Israel

This country had 6613 entries in the past 12 months by 711 different contributors.
Last update: May 2024
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
  

By City in Israel

Rank
City
Cost of Living Index
Rent Index
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index
Groceries Index
Restaurant Price Index
Local Purchasing Power Index
Tel Aviv-Yafo 70.0 40.4 55.9 65.9 76.9 94.7
Haifa 64.4 19.9 43.2 60.1 68.0 104.7
Jerusalem 63.6 35.8 50.3 58.7 69.9 86.5
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