Cost of living in Israel compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 8% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (kr131) | kr139 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (kr98) | kr88 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (kr40) | kr40 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (kr12) | kr13 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (kr28) | kr38 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (kr12) | kr30 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (kr53) | kr55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (kr22) | kr20 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (kr9) | kr13 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (kr18) | kr13 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (kr92) | kr89 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (kr21) | kr20 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (kr14) | kr20 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 12% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (kr17,654) | kr17,829 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (kr13,022) | kr13,658 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (kr1,664) | kr1,411 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (kr10,502) | kr12,192 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (kr7,771) | kr9,226 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (kr795) | kr989 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (kr188) | kr236 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (kr3,437) | kr2,807 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (kr873) | kr525 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (kr48) | kr74 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (kr118) | kr258 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (kr641) | kr767 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (kr390) | kr342 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (kr813) | kr760 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (kr938) | kr1,104 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (kr262,374) | kr297,772 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (kr14) | kr15 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (kr425) | kr594 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 9% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (kr36) | kr36 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (kr53) | kr138 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (kr622) | kr485 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (kr35) | kr44 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (kr37) | kr26 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (kr26) | kr24 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (kr12) | kr18 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (kr29) | kr15 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (kr117) | kr299 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 16% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Israel | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (kr313) | kr410 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (kr165) | kr246 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (kr576) | kr859 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (kr543) | kr776 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (kr100) | kr109 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (kr28) | kr42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (kr58) | kr51 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (kr5,515) | kr5,274 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (kr0.25) | kr1.05 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (kr485) | kr286 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (kr64) | kr60 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.870
DKK
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Denmark
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