Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Israel Reverse

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Cost of Living in Israel is 12.8% higher than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Israel is 0.3% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Israel are 27.2% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Israel are 21.8% higher than in United States
Groceries Prices in Israel are 2.7% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Israel is 19.7% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Israel Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(65.12 ₪)		 24.57 $
(80.00 ₪)		      +22.9 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $
(247.44 ₪)		 92.14 $
(300.00 ₪)		      +21.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(39.07 ₪)		 18.27 $
(59.50 ₪)		      +52.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(19.54 ₪)		 9.83 $
(32.00 ₪)		      +63.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(24.42 ₪)		 9.21 $
(30.00 ₪)		      +22.9 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $
(17.28 ₪)		 4.45 $
(14.49 ₪)		      -16.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $
(8.47 ₪)		 3.14 $
(10.23 ₪)		      +20.8 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(6.87 ₪)		 2.52 $
(8.21 ₪)		      +19.5 %
Markets
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.07 $
(3.47 ₪)		 2.18 $
(7.10 ₪)		      +104.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.33 $
(10.83 ₪)		 2.66 $
(8.65 ₪)		      -20.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(6.78 ₪)		 1.44 $
(4.70 ₪)		      -30.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(14.34 ₪)		 4.49 $
(14.62 ₪)		      +2.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $
(19.24 ₪)		 7.76 $
(25.25 ₪)		      +31.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.57 $
(18.12 ₪)		 5.59 $
(18.21 ₪)		      +0.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.53 $
(24.53 ₪)		 9.98 $
(32.48 ₪)		      +32.4 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(7.75 ₪)		 1.73 $
(5.64 ₪)		      -27.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(2.48 ₪)		 1.18 $
(3.84 ₪)		      +54.5 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $
(6.59 ₪)		 0.99 $
(3.24 ₪)		      -50.9 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(7.23 ₪)		 1.20 $
(3.89 ₪)		      -46.2 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(4.29 ₪)		 0.80 $
(2.61 ₪)		      -39.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(4.53 ₪)		 0.80 $
(2.61 ₪)		      -42.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(7.21 ₪)		 2.21 $
(7.20 ₪)		      -0.2 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $
(7.33 ₪)		 1.61 $
(5.23 ₪)		      -28.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(48.84 ₪)		 13.82 $
(45.00 ₪)		      -7.9 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 $
(6.57 ₪)		 3.07 $
(10.00 ₪)		      +52.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $
(11.79 ₪)		 3.61 $
(11.74 ₪)		      -0.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.16 $
(33.08 ₪)		 12.29 $
(40.00 ₪)		      +20.9 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Israel Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(8.14 ₪)		 2.46 $
(8.00 ₪)		      -1.7 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(211.63 ₪)		 73.71 $
(240.00 ₪)		      +13.4 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(11.40 ₪)		 4.61 $
(15.00 ₪)		      +31.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(9.17 ₪)		 1.88 $
(6.12 ₪)		      -33.3 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(97.68 ₪)		 34.09 $
(111.00 ₪)		      +13.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(2.88 ₪)		 2.23 $
(7.25 ₪)		      +151.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,524.95 $
(115,664.07 ₪)		 49,142.24 $
(160,000.00 ₪)		      +38.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,921.73 $
(84,397.40 ₪)		 48,999.34 $
(159,534.74 ₪)		      +89.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.37 $
(684.95 ₪)		 264.37 $
(860.75 ₪)		      +25.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.80 $
(197.94 ₪)		 11.56 $
(37.65 ₪)		      -81.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.43 $
(235.83 ₪)		 31.62 $
(102.94 ₪)		      -56.3 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.51 $
(148.19 ₪)		 75.55 $
(245.97 ₪)		      +66.0 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.83 $
(71.06 ₪)		 22.13 $
(72.06 ₪)		      +1.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(48.84 ₪)		 13.82 $
(45.00 ₪)		      -7.9 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,377.15 $
(4,483.79 ₪)		 1,157.13 $
(3,767.46 ₪)		      -16.0 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,431.53 $
(76,289.67 ₪)		 15,205.61 $
(49,507.27 ₪)		      -35.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.41 $
(170.65 ₪)		 102.09 $
(332.40 ₪)		      +94.8 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.81 $
(139.37 ₪)		 66.79 $
(217.47 ₪)		      +56.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.65 $
(295.15 ₪)		 134.09 $
(436.58 ₪)		      +47.9 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.66 $
(370.07 ₪)		 147.86 $
(481.40 ₪)		      +30.1 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Israel Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,729.94 $
(5,632.44 ₪)		 1,275.03 $
(4,151.31 ₪)		      -26.3 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,429.78 $
(4,655.15 ₪)		 1,053.53 $
(3,430.13 ₪)		      -26.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,860.87 $
(9,314.59 ₪)		 2,034.08 $
(6,622.66 ₪)		      -28.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,388.36 $
(7,776.14 ₪)		 1,757.83 $
(5,723.23 ₪)		      -26.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 284.12 $
(925.05 ₪)		 871.78 $
(2,838.38 ₪)		      +206.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 248.07 $
(807.69 ₪)		 696.44 $
(2,267.52 ₪)		      +180.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Israel Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,288.91 $
(13,964.06 ₪)		 3,433.01 $
(11,177.38 ₪)		      -20.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 5.06      -20.1 %
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