Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Israel 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Israel is 46.9% higher than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Israel is 39.7% higher than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Israel are 21.5% higher than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Israel are 58.6% higher than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Israel are 25.6% higher than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Israel is 0.4% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (₪52.09) |
C$38.40 (₪80.00) |
+53.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (₪208.35) |
C$149.75 (₪312.00) |
+49.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (₪31.25) |
C$28.80 (₪60.00) |
+92.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (₪16.67) |
C$14.64 (₪30.50) |
+83.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (₪16.67) |
C$14.40 (₪30.00) |
+80.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.33 (₪11.11) |
C$7.28 (₪15.16) |
+36.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.93 (₪6.11) |
C$5.09 (₪10.60) |
+73.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.38 (₪4.95) |
C$4.26 (₪8.88) |
+79.2 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.08 (₪6.41) |
C$3.68 (₪7.66) |
+19.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.35 (₪6.97) |
C$4.49 (₪9.35) |
+34.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (₪4.77) |
C$2.32 (₪4.83) |
+1.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.92 (₪10.25) |
C$7.45 (₪15.51) |
+51.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.86 (₪14.30) |
C$13.04 (₪27.17) |
+90.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.56 (₪15.75) |
C$9.58 (₪19.96) |
+26.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.57 (₪19.94) |
C$17.14 (₪35.72) |
+79.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.60 (₪5.41) |
C$2.81 (₪5.85) |
+8.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 (₪1.89) |
C$2.23 (₪4.65) |
+145.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.46 (₪5.13) |
C$1.61 (₪3.36) |
-34.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.55 (₪5.32) |
C$1.93 (₪4.02) |
-24.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.67 (₪3.48) |
C$1.25 (₪2.60) |
-25.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.61 (₪3.35) |
C$1.15 (₪2.39) |
-28.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.63 (₪7.57) |
C$3.72 (₪7.74) |
+2.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.44 (₪5.09) |
C$2.70 (₪5.62) |
+10.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 (₪37.50) |
C$21.60 (₪45.00) |
+20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.05 (₪8.44) |
C$4.86 (₪10.13) |
+20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.57 (₪9.51) |
C$5.64 (₪11.75) |
+23.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (₪41.67) |
C$20.16 (₪42.00) |
+0.8 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (₪7.29) |
C$3.84 (₪8.00) |
+9.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$103.75 (₪216.17) |
C$151.19 (₪315.00) |
+45.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 (₪9.38) |
C$6.34 (₪13.20) |
+40.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (₪7.04) |
C$3.01 (₪6.28) |
-10.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (₪79.17) |
C$54.71 (₪114.00) |
+44.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.62 (₪3.39) |
C$3.74 (₪7.79) |
+130.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (₪82,466.05) |
C$84,904.05 (₪176,900.00) |
+114.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,295.40 (₪56,870.73) |
C$86,387.11 (₪179,990.00) |
+216.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.95 (₪439.51) |
C$439.51 (₪915.72) |
+108.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.58 (₪124.15) |
C$17.66 (₪36.81) |
-70.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.58 (₪176.23) |
C$62.31 (₪129.83) |
-26.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$57.82 (₪120.47) |
C$117.63 (₪245.08) |
+103.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.02 (₪58.39) |
C$31.72 (₪66.09) |
+13.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.99 (₪33.32) |
C$24.00 (₪50.00) |
+50.1 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,061.34 (₪2,211.34) |
C$2,020.71 (₪4,210.22) |
+90.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,359.61 (₪42,419.82) |
C$43,268.64 (₪90,151.44) |
+112.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.78 (₪159.97) |
C$168.56 (₪351.20) |
+119.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$57.01 (₪118.77) |
C$123.46 (₪257.24) |
+116.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$123.05 (₪256.38) |
C$216.70 (₪451.50) |
+76.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.56 (₪305.37) |
C$252.40 (₪525.88) |
+72.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,812.13 (₪3,775.62) |
C$2,332.31 (₪4,859.43) |
+28.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,594.91 (₪3,323.04) |
C$1,746.34 (₪3,638.55) |
+9.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,863.78 (₪5,966.77) |
C$3,820.51 (₪7,960.14) |
+33.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,484.02 (₪5,175.52) |
C$2,736.89 (₪5,702.39) |
+10.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$609.06 (₪1,269.00) |
C$1,440.90 (₪3,002.15) |
+136.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$498.39 (₪1,038.41) |
C$934.74 (₪1,947.56) |
+87.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,137.42 (₪8,620.42) |
C$5,754.80 (₪11,990.29) |
+39.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.00 | 5.12 | +2.2 % |
| Last update: | 16 June 2026 | 13 June 2026 | |
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