Cost of living in Israel compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (€16) | €16 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€5.29) | €5.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.51) | €1.13 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.63) | €4.05 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (€1.49) | €2.75 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (€6) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.45) | €2.43 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (€1.01) | €1.68 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.34) | €1.97 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.12) | €2.09 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (€1.23) | €1.13 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (€1,733) | €1,815 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (€1,427) | €1,207 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (€170) | €172 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (€1,186) | €835 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (€919) | €608 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (€89) | €91 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (€18) | €25 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (€338) | €371 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (€104) | €92 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€5.77) | €6 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (€53) | €88 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (€35) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (€85) | €97 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (€89) | €114 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (€34,798) | €25,711 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (€1.37) | €1.39 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (€56) | €59 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (€72) | €25 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (€5.67) | €4.60 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (€4.87) | €3.99 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.61) | €3.56 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.86) | €1.79 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (€2.64) | €2.17 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (€17) | €22 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (€19) | €21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (€40) | €84 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (€76) | €63 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.57) | €3.81 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (€646) | €480 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (€0.46) | €0.33 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (€59) | €41 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Israel is 6% more expensive than in France
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