Cost of living in Israel compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (AU$30) | AU$23 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$15 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (AU$2.69) | AU$2.04 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (AU$2.64) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (AU$4.39) | AU$5.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.17 ₪ (AU$2.12) | AU$3.75 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (AU$4.46) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$22 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (AU$4.33) | AU$3.78 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (AU$2.66) | AU$3.08 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,283 ₪ (AU$3,798) | AU$3,696 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,873 ₪ (AU$2,812) | AU$2,631 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 789 ₪ (AU$323) | AU$238 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,068 ₪ (AU$2,074) | AU$2,459 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,644 ₪ (AU$1,491) | AU$1,911 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 ₪ (AU$210) | AU$170 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (AU$38) | AU$78 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (AU$554) | AU$684 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (AU$220) | AU$291 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (AU$24) | AU$41 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 ₪ (AU$136) | AU$135 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 ₪ (AU$79) | AU$90 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471 ₪ (AU$193) | AU$189 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (AU$199) | AU$224 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (AU$58,521) | AU$37,517 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (AU$2.88) | AU$1.99 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (AU$91) | AU$165 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (AU$11) | AU$24 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (AU$233) | AU$89 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$5.55 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (AU$5.16) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (AU$2.44) | AU$4.39 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$4.95 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (AU$26) | AU$35 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Israel | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (AU$61) | AU$66 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (AU$37) | AU$45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (AU$96) | AU$374 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 ₪ (AU$123) | AU$133 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$5.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (AU$1,165) | AU$942 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (AU$0.06) | AU$0.65 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (AU$101) | AU$78 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (AU$14) | AU$42 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 15% cheaper than in Australia
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