Cost of living in Israel compared to Canada
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (C$26) | C$23 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (C$19) | C$13 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.34) | C$3.00 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (C$5.39) | C$5.66 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (C$2.31) | C$5.19 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (C$3.85) | C$5.01 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.13 ₪ (C$1.83) | C$3.05 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (C$3.76) | C$3.60 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (C$18) | C$18 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (C$3.86) | C$3.11 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.16) | C$2.95 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Israel is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,515 ₪ (C$3,033) | C$2,731 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,696 ₪ (C$2,385) | C$2,117 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 822 ₪ (C$293) | C$221 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,029 ₪ (C$1,791) | C$1,778 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,581 ₪ (C$1,275) | C$1,401 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 540 ₪ (C$192) | C$127 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106 ₪ (C$38) | C$72 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (C$443) | C$441 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (C$153) | C$208 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (C$11) | C$14 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 ₪ (C$22) | C$29 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 332 ₪ (C$118) | C$80 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (C$66) | C$57 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 ₪ (C$161) | C$122 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (C$173) | C$149 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,112 ₪ (C$51,326) | C$30,830 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (C$2.53) | C$1.68 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 217 ₪ (C$77) | C$106 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (C$8) | C$13 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (C$9) | C$29 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (C$203) | C$114 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ₪ (C$5.86) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (C$5.06) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.78 ₪ (C$2.06) | C$4.94 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ₪ (C$6) | C$3.43 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ₪ (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Israel | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 189 ₪ (C$67) | C$64 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (C$32) | C$32 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (C$83) | C$170 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ₪ (C$114) | C$113 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (C$19) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (C$5.27) | C$5.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (C$1,017) | C$755 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (C$0.05) | C$0.42 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (C$88) | C$63 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (C$12) | C$17 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Israel is 4% cheaper than in Canada
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