Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Israel 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Israel is 77.3% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Israel is 65.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Israel are 36.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Israel are 110.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Israel are 71.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Israel is 76.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€12.00 (₪40.84) |
€23.51 (₪80.00) |
+95.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€45.00 (₪153.16) |
€88.15 (₪300.00) |
+95.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€8.00 (₪27.23) |
€17.63 (₪60.00) |
+120.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€2.50 (₪8.51) |
€9.40 (₪32.00) |
+276.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€3.00 (₪10.21) |
€8.81 (₪30.00) |
+193.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€1.80 (₪6.13) |
€4.29 (₪14.59) |
+138.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€1.73 (₪5.90) |
€2.98 (₪10.13) |
+71.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€1.19 (₪4.06) |
€2.42 (₪8.25) |
+103.4 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€0.95 (₪3.25) |
€2.11 (₪7.17) |
+120.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.27 (₪4.33) |
€2.53 (₪8.63) |
+99.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€0.65 (₪2.20) |
€1.38 (₪4.70) |
+114.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€2.96 (₪10.07) |
€4.34 (₪14.78) |
+46.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€4.68 (₪15.94) |
€7.44 (₪25.33) |
+58.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€3.01 (₪10.24) |
€5.46 (₪18.59) |
+81.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€5.92 (₪20.16) |
€9.69 (₪32.99) |
+63.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€0.89 (₪3.03) |
€1.68 (₪5.72) |
+88.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.59 (₪1.99) |
€1.16 (₪3.95) |
+98.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€0.73 (₪2.49) |
€0.96 (₪3.26) |
+31.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.00 (₪3.39) |
€1.19 (₪4.04) |
+19.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.68 (₪2.31) |
€0.76 (₪2.59) |
+12.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.78 (₪2.64) |
€0.75 (₪2.54) |
-4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.37 (₪4.66) |
€2.15 (₪7.33) |
+57.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.70 (₪2.39) |
€1.55 (₪5.28) |
+120.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€4.99 (₪16.98) |
€13.22 (₪45.00) |
+165.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€1.12 (₪3.82) |
€2.87 (₪9.77) |
+155.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.00 (₪6.81) |
€3.47 (₪11.80) |
+73.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€5.60 (₪19.06) |
€11.75 (₪40.00) |
+109.9 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€2.00 (₪6.81) |
€2.35 (₪8.00) |
+17.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€40.00 (₪136.14) |
€72.87 (₪248.00) |
+82.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€3.50 (₪11.91) |
€4.11 (₪14.00) |
+17.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€1.51 (₪5.15) |
€1.80 (₪6.12) |
+18.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€15.00 (₪51.05) |
€33.50 (₪114.00) |
+123.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.77 (₪6.02) |
€2.18 (₪7.42) |
+23.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€30,043.00 (₪102,250.72) |
€51,976.23 (₪176,900.00) |
+73.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€34,007.17 (₪115,742.70) |
€51,443.39 (₪175,086.48) |
+51.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€117.82 (₪401.00) |
€254.13 (₪864.92) |
+115.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€18.24 (₪62.07) |
€11.01 (₪37.48) |
-39.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€36.40 (₪123.88) |
€32.61 (₪110.97) |
-10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€37.78 (₪128.58) |
€71.19 (₪242.31) |
+88.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€14.17 (₪48.21) |
€19.92 (₪67.81) |
+40.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€7.95 (₪27.06) |
€13.22 (₪45.00) |
+66.3 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€449.19 (₪1,528.79) |
€1,117.65 (₪3,803.91) |
+148.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€10,325.48 (₪35,142.57) |
€19,916.12 (₪67,784.11) |
+92.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€79.74 (₪271.41) |
€96.50 (₪328.44) |
+21.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€35.76 (₪121.72) |
€64.00 (₪217.82) |
+79.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€79.65 (₪271.09) |
€125.73 (₪427.90) |
+57.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€90.95 (₪309.54) |
€141.04 (₪480.03) |
+55.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€911.56 (₪3,102.46) |
€1,223.60 (₪4,164.48) |
+34.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€717.94 (₪2,443.49) |
€977.15 (₪3,325.72) |
+36.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,522.06 (₪5,180.29) |
€1,980.21 (₪6,739.61) |
+30.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,138.80 (₪3,875.87) |
€1,655.22 (₪5,633.51) |
+45.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€318.50 (₪1,083.99) |
€808.18 (₪2,750.63) |
+153.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€225.74 (₪768.29) |
€628.42 (₪2,138.81) |
+178.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€1,150.56 (₪3,915.92) |
€3,349.52 (₪11,400.01) |
+191.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.11 | 5.14 | +25.0 % |
| Last update: | 14 May 2026 | 14 May 2026 | |
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