Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 12.0% lower than in Israel (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 0.5% lower than in Israel
Rent Prices in United States are 35.9% higher than in Israel
Restaurant Prices in United States are 18.8% lower than in Israel
Groceries Prices in United States are 2.1% higher than in Israel
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 24.0% higher than in Israel

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Restaurants	Israel Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	80.00 ₪ (24.73 $)	64.71 ₪ (20.00 $)	-19.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	300.00 ₪ (92.72 $)	242.67 ₪ (75.00 $)	-19.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	60.00 ₪ (18.54 $)	38.83 ₪ (12.00 $)	-35.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	32.00 ₪ (9.89 $)	19.41 ₪ (6.00 $)	-39.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	30.00 ₪ (9.27 $)	24.27 ₪ (7.50 $)	-19.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	14.50 ₪ (4.48 $)	17.19 ₪ (5.31 $)	+18.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	10.22 ₪ (3.16 $)	8.43 ₪ (2.60 $)	-17.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	8.20 ₪ (2.53 $)	6.83 ₪ (2.11 $)	-16.6 %
Markets	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	7.10 ₪ (2.19 $)	3.44 ₪ (1.06 $)	-51.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	8.69 ₪ (2.68 $)	10.74 ₪ (3.32 $)	+23.7 %
White Rice (1 lb)	4.71 ₪ (1.46 $)	6.75 ₪ (2.09 $)	+43.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	14.67 ₪ (4.53 $)	14.28 ₪ (4.41 $)	-2.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	25.28 ₪ (7.81 $)	19.11 ₪ (5.91 $)	-24.4 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	18.27 ₪ (5.65 $)	18.01 ₪ (5.57 $)	-1.4 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	32.64 ₪ (10.09 $)	24.38 ₪ (7.54 $)	-25.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	5.65 ₪ (1.75 $)	7.68 ₪ (2.38 $)	+36.1 %
Bananas (1 lb)	3.84 ₪ (1.19 $)	2.47 ₪ (0.76 $)	-35.7 %
Oranges (1 lb)	3.21 ₪ (0.99 $)	6.54 ₪ (2.02 $)	+103.7 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	3.97 ₪ (1.23 $)	7.20 ₪ (2.22 $)	+81.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	2.62 ₪ (0.81 $)	4.27 ₪ (1.32 $)	+62.8 %
Onions (1 lb)	2.61 ₪ (0.81 $)	4.50 ₪ (1.39 $)	+72.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	7.24 ₪ (2.24 $)	7.17 ₪ (2.22 $)	-0.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	5.23 ₪ (1.62 $)	7.30 ₪ (2.26 $)	+39.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	45.00 ₪ (13.91 $)	48.53 ₪ (15.00 $)	+7.9 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	9.94 ₪ (3.07 $)	6.51 ₪ (2.01 $)	-34.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	11.76 ₪ (3.63 $)	11.71 ₪ (3.62 $)	-0.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	40.00 ₪ (12.36 $)	33.65 ₪ (10.40 $)	-15.9 %
Transportation	Israel Edit	United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	8.00 ₪ (2.47 $)	8.09 ₪ (2.50 $)	+1.1 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	240.00 ₪ (74.18 $)	210.31 ₪ (65.00 $)	-12.4 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	14.50 ₪ (4.48 $)	11.32 ₪ (3.50 $)	-21.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	6.12 ₪ (1.89 $)	9.11 ₪ (2.82 $)	+49.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	110.00 ₪ (34.00 $)	97.07 ₪ (30.00 $)	-11.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	7.26 ₪ (2.24 $)	2.86 ₪ (0.88 $)	-60.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	162,900.00 ₪ (50,346.93 $)	115,508.29 ₪ (35,699.74 $)	-29.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	159,875.77 ₪ (49,412.24 $)	83,719.44 ₪ (25,874.87 $)	-47.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	858.59 ₪ (265.36 $)	680.22 ₪ (210.23 $)	-20.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	37.29 ₪ (11.53 $)	197.06 ₪ (60.90 $)	+428.4 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	102.66 ₪ (31.73 $)	234.26 ₪ (72.40 $)	+128.2 %
Sports And Leisure	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	247.41 ₪ (76.47 $)	147.25 ₪ (45.51 $)	-40.5 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	72.05 ₪ (22.27 $)	70.99 ₪ (21.94 $)	-1.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	45.00 ₪ (13.91 $)	48.53 ₪ (15.00 $)	+7.9 %
Childcare	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	3,760.97 ₪ (1,162.39 $)	4,463.72 ₪ (1,379.59 $)	+18.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	49,507.27 ₪ (15,301.04 $)	75,284.63 ₪ (23,267.96 $)	+52.1 %
Clothing And Shoes	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	334.33 ₪ (103.33 $)	169.59 ₪ (52.41 $)	-49.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	217.21 ₪ (67.13 $)	138.51 ₪ (42.81 $)	-36.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	433.56 ₪ (134.00 $)	293.49 ₪ (90.71 $)	-32.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	479.15 ₪ (148.09 $)	367.84 ₪ (113.69 $)	-23.2 %
Rent Per Month	Israel Edit	United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	4,241.13 ₪ (1,310.79 $)	5,641.39 ₪ (1,743.56 $)	+33.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	3,384.60 ₪ (1,046.07 $)	4,578.27 ₪ (1,414.99 $)	+35.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	6,692.16 ₪ (2,068.32 $)	9,284.76 ₪ (2,869.61 $)	+38.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	5,648.62 ₪ (1,745.80 $)	7,625.24 ₪ (2,356.71 $)	+35.0 %
Buy Apartment Price	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	2,909.27 ₪ (899.16 $)	1,004.29 ₪ (310.39 $)	-65.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,208.72 ₪ (682.64 $)	797.09 ₪ (246.35 $)	-63.9 %
Salaries And Financing	Israel Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	11,211.05 ₪ (3,464.96 $)	13,824.00 ₪ (4,272.54 $)	+23.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	5.08	6.33	+24.6 %
Last update:	6 December 2025	7 December 2025
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