Cost of Living in Israel
Summary of cost of living in Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,578.6$ (14,168.3₪), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,278.4$ (3,955.8₪), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Israel is, on average, 19.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Israel is, on average, 18.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.85 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 96.95 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 19.39 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.34 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.69 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.71 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.33 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.66 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.31 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.80 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.52 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.75 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.23 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.99 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.60 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.84 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.26 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.34 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.71 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.54 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.23 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.87 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.93 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.59 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 79.17 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.52 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.98 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 36.84 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.36 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 57,166.96 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 56,357.37 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 277.15 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12.10 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.82 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 78.38 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.26 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.54 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,234.65 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 21,611.27 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 107.98 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 70.03 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.38 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 157.40 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,354.33 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,109.27 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,205.45 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,836.24 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 931.51 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 703.98 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,689.28 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.16 | |
Prices in Israel
This country had 3900 entries in the past 12 months by 427 different contributors.
Last update: 15 February 2026
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Last update: 15 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 | 95.9 | 46.9 | 73.6 | 86.6 | 102.6 | 110.4 | |
| Ramat Gan | 88.0 | 34.0 | 63.4 | 87.1 | 93.4 | 126.4 | |
| Jerusalem | 86.3 | 40.2 | 65.3 | 78.7 | 92.9 | 112.2 | |
| Haifa | 82.9 | 23.7 | 56.0 | 81.2 | 94.0 | 132.8 | |
| Petah Tikva | 79.4 | 29.2 | 56.6 | 75.2 | 94.0 | 128.8 | |
| Beersheba | 79.3 | 16.2 | 50.6 | 78.4 | 88.7 | 127.1 |
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