Cost of living in Israel compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (€17) | €16 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.66) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (€1.93) | €1.39 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.16) | €4.68 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€1.95) | €3.81 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.74) | €2.29 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.53) | €2.37 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.73) | €1.16 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.65) | €3.17 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.62 ₪ (€1.35) | €2.73 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,201 ₪ (€2,202) | €1,642 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,593 ₪ (€1,578) | €1,133 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (€215) | €229 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,956 ₪ (€1,186) | €970 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,761 ₪ (€900) | €682 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 ₪ (€121) | €112 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 ₪ (€20) | €29 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (€286) | €482 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637 ₪ (€152) | €114 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (€15) | €19 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 ₪ (€84) | €92 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€52) | €37 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€132) | €105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€115) | €105 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,328 ₪ (€35,979) | €27,495 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.78) | €1.70 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (€55) | €46 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 10% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€5.82) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (€140) | €122 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.34) | €5.00 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (€4.30) | €3.29 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€2.82) | €3.78 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.43) | €1.91 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€3.82) | €2.63 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (€40) | €42 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (€21) | €22 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€56) | €270 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 ₪ (€82) | €63 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (€14) | €12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.24) | €3.75 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €5.33 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€761) | €538 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (€53) | €39 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 607 prices entered by 97 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Austria
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