Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 37.9% lower than in Israel (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 35.4% lower than in Israel | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 27.2% lower than in Israel | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 40.9% lower than in Israel | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 34.3% lower than in Israel | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 15.2% lower than in Israel | |
Restaurants | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
80.00 ₪ (22.59 €) |
53.13 ₪ (15.00 €) |
-33.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 ₪ (84.70 €) |
177.10 ₪ (50.00 €) |
-41.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
60.00 ₪ (16.94 €) |
35.42 ₪ (10.00 €) |
-41.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
32.00 ₪ (9.03 €) |
10.63 ₪ (3.00 €) |
-66.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
30.00 ₪ (8.47 €) |
12.40 ₪ (3.50 €) |
-58.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
14.55 ₪ (4.11 €) |
7.34 ₪ (2.07 €) |
-49.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
10.13 ₪ (2.86 €) |
7.83 ₪ (2.21 €) |
-22.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
8.23 ₪ (2.32 €) |
5.66 ₪ (1.60 €) |
-31.2 % |
Markets | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.17 ₪ (2.02 €) |
3.72 ₪ (1.05 €) |
-48.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
8.63 ₪ (2.44 €) |
4.24 ₪ (1.20 €) |
-50.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
4.71 ₪ (1.33 €) |
2.30 ₪ (0.65 €) |
-51.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
14.77 ₪ (4.17 €) |
10.23 ₪ (2.89 €) |
-30.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
25.43 ₪ (7.18 €) |
20.06 ₪ (5.66 €) |
-21.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
18.56 ₪ (5.24 €) |
11.82 ₪ (3.34 €) |
-36.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
32.84 ₪ (9.27 €) |
22.87 ₪ (6.46 €) |
-30.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.72 ₪ (1.61 €) |
3.54 ₪ (1.00 €) |
-38.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.95 ₪ (1.12 €) |
2.86 ₪ (0.81 €) |
-27.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.30 ₪ (0.93 €) |
2.96 ₪ (0.84 €) |
-10.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.03 ₪ (1.14 €) |
3.59 ₪ (1.01 €) |
-10.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.62 ₪ (0.74 €) |
2.59 ₪ (0.73 €) |
-1.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.55 ₪ (0.72 €) |
2.79 ₪ (0.79 €) |
+9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
7.25 ₪ (2.05 €) |
4.17 ₪ (1.18 €) |
-42.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
5.27 ₪ (1.49 €) |
2.38 ₪ (0.67 €) |
-54.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
45.00 ₪ (12.70 €) |
17.71 ₪ (5.00 €) |
-60.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.99 ₪ (2.82 €) |
3.99 ₪ (1.13 €) |
-60.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.89 ₪ (3.36 €) |
6.56 ₪ (1.85 €) |
-44.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
40.00 ₪ (11.29 €) |
20.63 ₪ (5.82 €) |
-48.4 % |
Transportation | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
8.00 ₪ (2.26 €) |
5.31 ₪ (1.50 €) |
-33.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
246.00 ₪ (69.45 €) |
106.26 ₪ (30.00 €) |
-56.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
14.00 ₪ (3.95 €) |
13.64 ₪ (3.85 €) |
-2.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.12 ₪ (1.73 €) |
7.41 ₪ (2.09 €) |
+21.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
114.00 ₪ (32.18 €) |
81.47 ₪ (23.00 €) |
-28.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.32 ₪ (2.07 €) |
5.37 ₪ (1.52 €) |
-26.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
176,900.00 ₪ (49,942.59 €) |
111,575.12 ₪ (31,500.00 €) |
-36.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
174,602.31 ₪ (49,293.90 €) |
93,022.16 ₪ (26,262.11 €) |
-46.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
863.57 ₪ (243.80 €) |
473.20 ₪ (133.60 €) |
-45.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
37.45 ₪ (10.57 €) |
57.16 ₪ (16.14 €) |
+52.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
111.59 ₪ (31.50 €) |
101.95 ₪ (28.78 €) |
-8.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
241.70 ₪ (68.24 €) |
143.13 ₪ (40.41 €) |
-40.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
67.40 ₪ (19.03 €) |
48.00 ₪ (13.55 €) |
-28.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
45.00 ₪ (12.70 €) |
30.11 ₪ (8.50 €) |
-33.1 % |
Childcare | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,833.76 ₪ (1,082.35 €) |
1,709.31 ₪ (482.57 €) |
-55.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
68,028.00 ₪ (19,205.74 €) |
32,864.02 ₪ (9,278.20 €) |
-51.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
333.70 ₪ (94.21 €) |
270.86 ₪ (76.47 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
218.36 ₪ (61.65 €) |
115.14 ₪ (32.51 €) |
-47.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
433.96 ₪ (122.52 €) |
281.06 ₪ (79.35 €) |
-35.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
485.25 ₪ (137.00 €) |
330.23 ₪ (93.23 €) |
-31.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,176.03 ₪ (1,178.98 €) |
3,156.58 ₪ (891.17 €) |
-24.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,372.04 ₪ (952.00 €) |
2,470.91 ₪ (697.59 €) |
-26.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,719.21 ₪ (1,896.97 €) |
5,026.73 ₪ (1,419.15 €) |
-25.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,588.58 ₪ (1,577.77 €) |
3,793.30 ₪ (1,070.93 €) |
-32.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,910.23 ₪ (821.62 €) |
1,244.57 ₪ (351.37 €) |
-57.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,172.66 ₪ (613.39 €) |
759.79 ₪ (214.51 €) |
-65.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Israel Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,411.92 ₪ (3,221.83 €) |
6,252.59 ₪ (1,765.24 €) |
-45.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.16 | 3.34 | -35.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 April 2026 | 13 April 2026 | |
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