Cost of Living in Israel
Summary of cost of living in Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,008.0$ (13,987.4₪), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,137.7$ (3,970.3₪), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Israel is, on average, 4.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Israel is, on average, 32.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 75.00 ₪ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 300.00 ₪ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 57.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 31.00 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 ₪ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.32 ₪ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 10.36 ₪ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.23 ₪ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.55 ₪ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.36 ₪ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 4.64 ₪ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.46 ₪ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.61 ₪ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 17.87 ₪ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 32.04 ₪ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.54 ₪ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.65 ₪ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.16 ₪ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.74 ₪ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.51 ₪ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.57 ₪ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.96 ₪ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 5.14 ₪ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 9.59 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.65 ₪ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 38.00 ₪ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 ₪ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 236.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 17.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 111.00 ₪ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 27.42 ₪ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 160,000.00 ₪ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 157,096.29 ₪ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 862.81 ₪ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.78 ₪ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 102.42 ₪ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 243.70 ₪ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 72.60 ₪ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 ₪ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,724.46 ₪ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 46,651.70 ₪ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 332.59 ₪ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 210.45 ₪ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 426.92 ₪ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 465.83 ₪ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,270.98 ₪ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,437.86 ₪ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,566.55 ₪ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,671.10 ₪ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,953.45 ₪ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,406.00 ₪ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 10,852.21 ₪ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.95 |
Prices in Israel
This country had 6018 entries in the past 12 months by 707 different contributors.
Last update: 9 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Israel
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Tel Aviv-Yafo | 79.6 | 41.0 | 62.7 | 71.1 | 84.2 | 115.5 | |
| Jerusalem | 70.1 | 36.6 | 55.4 | 60.6 | 75.5 | 94.0 | |
| Netanya | 69.6 | 28.9 | 51.8 | 64.4 | 80.3 | 95.5 | |
| Haifa | 66.9 | 21.6 | 47.0 | 65.1 | 74.0 | 131.9 |
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