Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 33.7% lower than in Israel (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 31.4% lower than in Israel | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 24.0% lower than in Israel | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 37.4% lower than in Israel | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 30.6% lower than in Israel | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 12.3% lower than in Israel | |
Restaurants | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
80.00 ₪ (21.19 €) |
55.68 ₪ (14.75 €) |
-30.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 ₪ (79.47 €) |
188.76 ₪ (50.00 €) |
-37.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
60.00 ₪ (15.89 €) |
37.75 ₪ (10.00 €) |
-37.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
32.00 ₪ (8.48 €) |
11.33 ₪ (3.00 €) |
-64.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
30.00 ₪ (7.95 €) |
13.21 ₪ (3.50 €) |
-56.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
14.50 ₪ (3.84 €) |
7.74 ₪ (2.05 €) |
-46.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
10.24 ₪ (2.71 €) |
8.30 ₪ (2.20 €) |
-18.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
8.22 ₪ (2.18 €) |
6.06 ₪ (1.61 €) |
-26.2 % |
Markets | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.10 ₪ (1.88 €) |
3.94 ₪ (1.04 €) |
-44.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
8.73 ₪ (2.31 €) |
4.59 ₪ (1.21 €) |
-47.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
4.72 ₪ (1.25 €) |
2.42 ₪ (0.64 €) |
-48.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
14.65 ₪ (3.88 €) |
10.25 ₪ (2.72 €) |
-30.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
25.29 ₪ (6.70 €) |
21.19 ₪ (5.61 €) |
-16.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
18.29 ₪ (4.84 €) |
12.58 ₪ (3.33 €) |
-31.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
32.56 ₪ (8.62 €) |
23.53 ₪ (6.23 €) |
-27.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.64 ₪ (1.49 €) |
3.68 ₪ (0.98 €) |
-34.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.84 ₪ (1.02 €) |
3.05 ₪ (0.81 €) |
-20.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.21 ₪ (0.85 €) |
3.11 ₪ (0.82 €) |
-3.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.96 ₪ (1.05 €) |
3.84 ₪ (1.02 €) |
-3.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.61 ₪ (0.69 €) |
2.70 ₪ (0.72 €) |
+3.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.61 ₪ (0.69 €) |
2.95 ₪ (0.78 €) |
+12.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
7.21 ₪ (1.91 €) |
4.32 ₪ (1.14 €) |
-40.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
5.23 ₪ (1.39 €) |
2.54 ₪ (0.67 €) |
-51.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
45.00 ₪ (11.92 €) |
18.88 ₪ (5.00 €) |
-58.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.94 ₪ (2.63 €) |
4.23 ₪ (1.12 €) |
-57.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.75 ₪ (3.11 €) |
7.06 ₪ (1.87 €) |
-40.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
40.00 ₪ (10.60 €) |
21.42 ₪ (5.68 €) |
-46.4 % |
Transportation | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
8.00 ₪ (2.12 €) |
5.66 ₪ (1.50 €) |
-29.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
240.00 ₪ (63.57 €) |
113.26 ₪ (30.00 €) |
-52.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
15.00 ₪ (3.97 €) |
13.22 ₪ (3.50 €) |
-11.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.12 ₪ (1.62 €) |
7.90 ₪ (2.09 €) |
+29.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
107.20 ₪ (28.40 €) |
87.00 ₪ (23.04 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.26 ₪ (1.92 €) |
5.75 ₪ (1.52 €) |
-20.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
162,900.00 ₪ (43,149.76 €) |
118,919.55 ₪ (31,500.00 €) |
-27.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
159,747.62 ₪ (42,314.74 €) |
102,158.76 ₪ (27,060.32 €) |
-36.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
858.61 ₪ (227.43 €) |
498.87 ₪ (132.14 €) |
-41.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
37.34 ₪ (9.89 €) |
62.17 ₪ (16.47 €) |
+66.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
102.75 ₪ (27.22 €) |
109.18 ₪ (28.92 €) |
+6.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
246.63 ₪ (65.33 €) |
153.82 ₪ (40.74 €) |
-37.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
72.05 ₪ (19.09 €) |
52.22 ₪ (13.83 €) |
-27.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
45.00 ₪ (11.92 €) |
30.20 ₪ (8.00 €) |
-32.9 % |
Childcare | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,759.20 ₪ (995.76 €) |
1,807.81 ₪ (478.86 €) |
-51.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
49,507.27 ₪ (13,113.73 €) |
34,142.39 ₪ (9,043.80 €) |
-31.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
334.06 ₪ (88.49 €) |
287.00 ₪ (76.02 €) |
-14.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
218.12 ₪ (57.78 €) |
121.68 ₪ (32.23 €) |
-44.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
434.44 ₪ (115.08 €) |
298.48 ₪ (79.06 €) |
-31.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
480.50 ₪ (127.28 €) |
348.47 ₪ (92.30 €) |
-27.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,230.72 ₪ (1,120.65 €) |
3,318.14 ₪ (878.92 €) |
-21.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,386.25 ₪ (896.97 €) |
2,632.42 ₪ (697.29 €) |
-22.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,686.91 ₪ (1,771.26 €) |
5,274.07 ₪ (1,397.02 €) |
-21.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,649.74 ₪ (1,496.53 €) |
3,947.23 ₪ (1,045.56 €) |
-30.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,808.67 ₪ (743.97 €) |
1,326.34 ₪ (351.33 €) |
-52.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,230.99 ₪ (590.96 €) |
819.58 ₪ (217.09 €) |
-63.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,221.85 ₪ (2,972.50 €) |
6,753.16 ₪ (1,788.81 €) |
-39.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.10 | 3.49 | -31.5 % |
| Last update: | 3 December 2025 | 4 December 2025 | |
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