Cost of Living in Israel
Summary of cost of living in Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,853.4$ (13,964.9₪), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,094.6$ (3,966.8₪), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Israel is, on average, 0.7% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Israel is, on average, 34.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.70 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 82.78 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.45 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.83 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.28 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.94 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.85 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.28 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.29 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.30 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.27 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.98 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.79 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.96 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.83 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.51 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.91 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.42 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.64 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.20 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.49 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.66 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.09 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.69 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.33 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.35 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.57 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,632.10 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,958.54 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.73 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.19 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.33 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.37 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.18 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.42 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,015.59 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,015.83 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.47 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.32 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 116.31 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 127.65 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,159.79 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 944.55 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,845.02 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,584.95 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 799.97 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 665.26 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,940.48 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.87 |
Prices in Israel
This country had 5872 entries in the past 12 months by 620 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 | 76.9 | 39.8 | 60.6 | 70.6 | 81.3 | 108.3 | |
| Jerusalem | 67.6 | 35.2 | 53.4 | 59.8 | 71.6 | 91.9 | |
| Haifa | 65.2 | 20.6 | 45.7 | 64.5 | 71.5 | 127.4 |
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