Cost of living in Israel compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 8% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €14 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.24) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.80) | €1.33 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.54) | €3.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 ₪ (€2.47) | €3.51 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (€8) | €4.38 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 ₪ (€3.43) | €2.11 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.75) | €1.15 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 ₪ (€3.01) | €2.84 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 ₪ (€18) | €15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.14) | €2.95 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.73 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,079 ₪ (€1,843) | €1,694 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,853 ₪ (€1,524) | €1,148 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (€202) | €88 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (€1,355) | €924 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (€1,128) | €773 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (€142) | €38 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (€20) | €17 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (€311) | €343 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (€172) | €122 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€15) | €38 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (€89) | €84 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€56) | €37 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€144) | €96 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€125) | €110 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (€39,814) | €28,738 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.95) | €1.87 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (€64) | €57 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393 ₪ (€102) | €78 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.80) | €3.97 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.36) | €2.95 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.86) | €3.77 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.62 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€4.16) | €2.29 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 ₪ (€20) | €26 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Israel | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (€44) | €46 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (€21) | €30 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (€94) | €75 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 299 ₪ (€78) | €87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (€14) | €12 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.94) | €4.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 ₪ (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€827) | €615 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (€58) | €43 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 808 prices entered by 101 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Finland
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