Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (€15) | €12 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (€4.86) | €3.92 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.53) | €0.97 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.68) | €2.98 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (€1.50) | €2.44 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (€7) | €5.54 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.71) | €2.38 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 ₪ (€1.19) | €1.60 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.40) | €0.99 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.05) | €1.81 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (€1.64) | €1.36 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,676 ₪ (€1,952) | €1,467 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (€1,485) | €1,097 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (€192) | €204 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,061 ₪ (€1,287) | €942 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (€928) | €707 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (€121) | €138 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (€20) | €23 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (€348) | €400 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (€102) | €81 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €5.68 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (€13) | €15 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312 ₪ (€79) | €83 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 166 ₪ (€42) | €38 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 409 ₪ (€104) | €89 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (€112) | €113 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (€34,273) | €21,890 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.64) | €1.43 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (€56) | €77 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 51% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (€120) | €59 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €3.64 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.20) | €2.01 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.89) | €2.37 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.40 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.49) | €1.62 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (€16) | €20 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 ₪ (€39) | €33 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (€21) | €20 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (€89) | €95 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 263 ₪ (€67) | €59 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.77) | €3.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.76 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (€519) | €474 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.23 ₪ (€0.31) | €0.10 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266 ₪ (€68) | €42 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Germany
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