Cost of living in Israel compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 102% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (411 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (345 Kč) | 144 Kč | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (130 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.98 ₪ (39 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (91 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.96 ₪ (39 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (162 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (67 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.98 ₪ (26 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (62 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (375 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (56 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.18 ₪ (34 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,956 ₪ (45,900 Kč) | 24,878 Kč | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,811 ₪ (38,344 Kč) | 17,404 Kč | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (4,488 Kč) | 4,141 Kč | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,654 ₪ (30,712 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,640 ₪ (24,020 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 413 ₪ (2,726 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (467 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (8,903 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (2,731 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (148 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (329 Kč) | 286 Kč | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (1,406 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (911 Kč) | 931 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (2,233 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (2,336 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 89% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (916,186 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 ₪ (36 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (1,499 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (207 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (183 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (1,903 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 ₪ (137 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (111 Kč) | 109 Kč | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (95 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (49 Kč) | 44 Kč | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (73 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (399 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 94% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (958 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (513 Kč) | 356 Kč | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (1,056 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (2,009 Kč) | 966 Kč | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (320 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (91 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (182 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 384% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (17,000 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (12 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (1,565 Kč) | 919 Kč | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (218 Kč) | 114 Kč | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 76% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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