Cost of living in Israel compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (€5.51) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.58) | €1.48 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.87) | €5.59 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.69) | €3.22 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.00) | €2.19 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (€1.25) | €2.16 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.40) | €1.27 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€13) | €6 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.89) | €2.63 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.91) | €1.71 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (€2,405) | €1,777 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (€1,774) | €1,084 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (€227) | €509 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (€1,431) | €922 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (€1,059) | €697 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€108) | €90 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (€26) | €22 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (€468) | €354 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (€119) | €124 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €16 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (€87) | €99 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (€53) | €44 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€111) | €78 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (€128) | €111 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 22% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,393 ₪ (€35,773) | €25,873 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.85) | €1.73 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€58) | €47 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€4.87) | €5.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (€85) | €145 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€4.78) | €5.00 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.99) | €3.07 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.52) | €3.46 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.57) | €2.28 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€3.93) | €2.07 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (€16) | €20 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Israel | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (€43) | €40 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (€79) | €50 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (€74) | €59 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (€14) | €10 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.75) | €4.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €3.90 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (€751) | €544 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (€66) | €30 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €6 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Austria
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