Cost of Living in Bat Yam

Summary of cost of living in Bat Yam, Israel:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,088.9$ (12,719.6₪), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,133.1$ (3,524.6₪), excluding rent.
  • Bat Yam is 11.2% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Bat Yam is, on average, 57.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 55.00 ₪ 50.00-80.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 300.00 ₪ 200.00-330.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 60.00 ₪ 57.50-65.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 20.00 ₪ 15.00-35.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 14.50 ₪ 13.00-25.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 13.00 ₪ 10.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 8.50 ₪ 6.00-10.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 5.00 ₪ 5.00-5.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 7.34 ₪ 6.00-8.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 12.02 ₪ 4.54-13.61
White Rice (1 lb) 4.62 ₪ 3.18-5.90
Eggs (12, Large Size) 15.19 ₪ 12.60-16.80
Local Cheese (1 lb) 23.02 ₪ 15.88-27.22
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 16.90 ₪ 13.15-20.41
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 25.40 ₪ 13.15-31.75
Apples (1 lb) 4.90 ₪ 2.72-5.85
Bananas (1 lb) 3.18 ₪ 2.27-4.08
Oranges (1 lb) 3.18 ₪ 1.81-4.08
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.74 ₪ 2.27-5.90
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.25 ₪ 1.36-3.18
Onions (1 lb) 2.36 ₪ 1.36-3.18
Lettuce (1 Head) 8.00 ₪ 4.00-10.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 4.25 ₪ 2.00-6.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 35.00 ₪ 25.00-60.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 9.75 ₪ 9.00-12.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 13.40 ₪ 10.00-15.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 40.00 ₪ 35.00-42.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 8.00 ₪ 6.00-8.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 260.00 ₪ 250.00-260.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 15.00 ₪ 13.00-43.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.60 ₪ 5.15-8.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 85.10 ₪ 70.00-100.20
Gasoline (1 Liter) 7.22 ₪ 7.00-7.36
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 176,900.00 ₪ 176,900.00-176,900.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 169,993.33 ₪ 169,993.33-179,990.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 689.31 ₪ 568.85-1,236.36
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 29.25 ₪ 19.90-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 112.60 ₪ 80.00-166.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 177.08 ₪ 77.54-500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 47.41 ₪ 24.81-70.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 40.00 ₪ 40.00-45.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 3,433.33 ₪ 3,200.00-3,600.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 30,650.00 ₪ 25,000.00-36,300.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 333.33 ₪ 120.00-500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 183.33 ₪ 150.00-200.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 416.67 ₪ 200.00-500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 466.67 ₪ 400.00-500.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,000.00 ₪ 4,000.00-4,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,600.00 ₪ 3,500.00-3,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 5,425.00 ₪ 5,000.00-7,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 5,633.33 ₪ 5,000.00-6,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,616.75 ₪ 2,276.11-2,787.07
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,927.72 ₪ 1,858.05-1,997.40
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 11,566.67 ₪
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.07 5.00-5.10

Prices in Bat Yam

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Last update: 14 December 2025
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