Cost of living in Israel compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €12 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (€5.43) | €5.77 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.56) | €1.54 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.81) | €3.25 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.67) | €3.33 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €5.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €2.14 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (€1.23) | €1.14 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.37) | €2.39 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.85) | €3.50 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.88) | €2.17 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (€2,370) | €1,952 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (€1,748) | €1,365 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (€223) | €144 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (€1,410) | €1,483 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (€1,043) | €907 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€107) | €63 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (€25) | €17 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (€461) | €292 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (€117) | €74 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 8% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (€86) | €94 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (€52) | €56 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€109) | €106 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (€126) | €164 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (€35,225) | €15,777 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.82) | €2.12 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€57) | €56 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€4.80) | €18 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (€83) | €107 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€4.71) | €4.43 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.92) | €3.37 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.47) | €3.00 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.55) | €2.00 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€3.88) | €1.73 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (€42) | €50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (€77) | €90 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (€73) | €57 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (€13) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.69) | €5.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (€740) | €486 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (€65) | €51 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Finland
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