Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 23.6% lower than in Israel (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 16.9% lower than in Israel
Rent Prices in United States are 3.2% higher than in Israel
Restaurant Prices in United States are 26.5% lower than in Israel
Groceries Prices in United States are 13.3% lower than in Israel
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 26.6% higher than in Israel
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Restaurants
 Israel Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ₪80.00
($27.39)		 ₪58.42
($20.00)		      -27.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ₪300.00
($102.71)		 ₪222.28
($76.10)		      -25.9 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ₪60.00
($20.54)		 ₪35.05
($12.00)		      -41.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ₪30.50
($10.44)		 ₪17.53
($6.00)		      -42.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₪30.00
($10.27)		 ₪21.91
($7.50)		      -27.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ₪15.21
($5.21)		 ₪15.84
($5.42)		      +4.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ₪10.66
($3.65)		 ₪7.81
($2.67)		      -26.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ₪8.79
($3.01)		 ₪6.21
($2.13)		      -29.3 %
Markets
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ₪7.66
($2.62)		 ₪3.10
($1.06)		      -59.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ₪9.35
($3.20)		 ₪9.61
($3.29)		      +2.8 %
White Rice (1 lb) ₪4.83
($1.65)		 ₪6.08
($2.08)		      +25.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ₪15.51
($5.31)		 ₪12.72
($4.36)		      -18.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ₪27.17
($9.30)		 ₪17.22
($5.90)		      -36.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ₪19.96
($6.83)		 ₪16.41
($5.62)		      -17.8 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ₪35.72
($12.23)		 ₪22.57
($7.73)		      -36.8 %
Apples (1 lb) ₪5.85
($2.00)		 ₪6.96
($2.38)		      +19.0 %
Bananas (1 lb) ₪4.65
($1.59)		 ₪2.22
($0.76)		      -52.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) ₪3.36
($1.15)		 ₪5.89
($2.02)		      +75.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ₪4.02
($1.38)		 ₪6.54
($2.24)		      +62.4 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ₪2.60
($0.89)		 ₪3.85
($1.32)		      +48.1 %
Onions (1 lb) ₪2.39
($0.82)		 ₪4.06
($1.39)		      +70.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ₪7.74
($2.65)		 ₪6.55
($2.24)		      -15.4 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ₪5.61
($1.92)		 ₪6.69
($2.29)		      +19.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ₪45.00
($15.41)		 ₪43.81
($15.00)		      -2.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ₪10.13
($3.47)		 ₪6.02
($2.06)		      -40.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₪11.75
($4.02)		 ₪10.75
($3.68)		      -8.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ₪42.00
($14.38)		 ₪30.38
($10.40)		      -27.7 %
Transportation
 Israel Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ₪8.00
($2.74)		 ₪7.01
($2.40)		      -12.4 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ₪315.00
($107.84)		 ₪189.86
($65.00)		      -39.7 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ₪13.20
($4.52)		 ₪10.22
($3.50)		      -22.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ₪6.28
($2.15)		 ₪8.76
($3.00)		      +39.6 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ₪114.00
($39.03)		 ₪87.63
($30.00)		      -23.1 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ₪7.79
($2.67)		 ₪2.89
($0.99)		      -62.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ₪176,900.00
($60,562.80)		 ₪103,570.51
($35,458.00)		      -41.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ₪179,990.00
($61,620.68)		 ₪75,827.60
($25,960.05)		      -57.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ₪915.67
($313.49)		 ₪629.35
($215.46)		      -31.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ₪36.81
($12.60)		 ₪179.12
($61.32)		      +386.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ₪129.83
($44.45)		 ₪213.84
($73.21)		      +64.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ₪245.08
($83.91)		 ₪132.13
($45.23)		      -46.1 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ₪66.09
($22.63)		 ₪66.94
($22.92)		      +1.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ₪50.00
($17.12)		 ₪43.81
($15.00)		      -12.4 %
Childcare
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ₪4,210.22
($1,441.39)		 ₪4,241.22
($1,452.01)		      +0.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ₪90,172.38
($30,871.07)		 ₪73,961.37
($25,321.13)		      -18.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ₪351.20
($120.24)		 ₪155.61
($53.27)		      -55.7 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ₪257.24
($88.07)		 ₪125.55
($42.98)		      -51.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ₪451.50
($154.58)		 ₪269.64
($92.31)		      -40.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ₪525.88
($180.04)		 ₪336.15
($115.08)		      -36.1 %
Rent Per Month
 Israel Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₪4,860.07
($1,663.87)		 ₪4,807.22
($1,645.78)		      -1.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₪3,638.73
($1,245.74)		 ₪3,918.73
($1,341.60)		      +7.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₪7,960.48
($2,725.32)		 ₪7,735.40
($2,648.26)		      -2.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₪5,702.62
($1,952.33)		 ₪6,402.55
($2,191.95)		      +12.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ₪3,002.38
($1,027.88)		 ₪901.26
($308.55)		      -70.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ₪1,947.56
($666.76)		 ₪714.65
($244.67)		      -63.3 %
Salaries And Financing
 Israel Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ₪11,990.29
($4,104.95)		 ₪12,614.92
($4,318.79)		      +5.2 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.12 6.22      +21.7 %
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