Cost of living in Israel compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 81% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€19) | €10 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€15) | €7 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€5.68) | €3.23 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.67) | €1.03 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.95) | €3.09 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.81) | €2.46 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€8) | €5.13 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€3.22) | €1.39 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (€1.31) | €0.65 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.60) | €1.28 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.25) | €1.82 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.16) | €0.62 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 92% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,400 ₪ (€2,549) | €1,071 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,243 ₪ (€1,964) | €669 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 995 ₪ (€270) | €307 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,739 ₪ (€1,556) | €705 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,419 ₪ (€1,198) | €475 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€115) | €152 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94 ₪ (€26) | €17 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (€486) | €427 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₪ (€115) | €97 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (€16) | €8 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 ₪ (€97) | €60 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215 ₪ (€58) | €32 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (€118) | €85 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (€137) | €111 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 66% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,089 ₪ (€39,338) | €22,139 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.96) | €1.91 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (€62) | €30 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€5.18) | €4.05 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 513 ₪ (€139) | €50 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€5.09) | €4.39 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.82) | €4.01 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€4.10) | €3.74 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.85) | €2.14 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€4.18) | €2.18 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Israel | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (€45) | €30 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ₪ (€24) | €18 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ₪ (€81) | €50 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (€79) | €45 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€15) | €8 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€4.05) | €3.26 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €4.06 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,879 ₪ (€781) | €743 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 267 ₪ (€72) | €47 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €5.25 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 133 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 70% more expensive than in Estonia
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