Cost of living in Israel compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ₪ (€19) | €18 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (€14) | €10 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€5.94) | €6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.79) | €1.23 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€4.30) | €4.20 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.80) | €2.71 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€3.21) | €2.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.09 ₪ (€1.43) | €1.86 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.75) | €1.92 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.49) | €2.17 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.73 ₪ (€1.61) | €1.26 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,923 ₪ (€2,223) | €1,798 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,573 ₪ (€1,564) | €1,862 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 905 ₪ (€254) | €130 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,684 ₪ (€1,314) | €1,071 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,672 ₪ (€1,030) | €735 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 455 ₪ (€128) | €88 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (€22) | €25 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,646 ₪ (€462) | €301 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ₪ (€100) | €86 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (€17) | €14 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 380 ₪ (€107) | €94 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (€55) | €36 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 439 ₪ (€123) | €86 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531 ₪ (€149) | €142 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,011 ₪ (€39,285) | €25,348 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.94) | €1.92 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 253 ₪ (€71) | €61 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 71% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (€11) | €6 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (€112) | €27 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€8) | €4.65 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €4.35 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (€4.48) | €3.60 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.77) | €2.02 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 ₪ (€4.81) | €2.30 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 ₪ (€16) | €21 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 40% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Israel | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185 ₪ (€52) | €41 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (€23) | €23 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (€120) | €85 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 294 ₪ (€82) | €60 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (€16) | €10 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 ₪ (€4.92) | €3.86 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (€8) | €5.57 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,148 ₪ (€603) | €456 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (€0.28) | €0.10 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 ₪ (€59) | €45 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 25% more expensive than in France
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