Cost of living in Israel compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.06) | €5.31 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.88 ₪ (€1.47) | €1.08 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.71) | €3.90 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.50) | €2.75 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.56) | €2.39 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.60 ₪ (€1.15) | €1.66 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.43) | €2.28 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 ₪ (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.12) | €2.01 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.55 ₪ (€1.38) | €1.05 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,919 ₪ (€1,726) | €2,020 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,693 ₪ (€1,420) | €1,224 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 749 ₪ (€187) | €151 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,540 ₪ (€1,132) | €1,106 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,124 ₪ (€779) | €737 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 460 ₪ (€115) | €109 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 ₪ (€15) | €25 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ (€349) | €326 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 ₪ (€84) | €77 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 ₪ (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 ₪ (€39) | €36 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ₪ (€96) | €102 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ (€106) | €112 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,831 ₪ (€34,130) | €26,702 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.52) | €1.47 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (€56) | €67 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 48% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ (€9) | €5.31 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 342 ₪ (€85) | €25 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €4.36 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.13) | €3.79 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.81) | €3.78 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (€1.93) | €1.79 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.40) | €2.03 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (€17) | €22 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 28% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (€41) | €38 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (€22) | €20 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ (€65) | €73 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (€73) | €55 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (€11) | €11 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.59) | €3.95 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,428 ₪ (€606) | €488 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (€0.41) | €0.23 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233 ₪ (€58) | €37 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€8) | €10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% more expensive than in France
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