Cost of living in Israel compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ₪ (€19) | €15 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€15) | €9 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€6) | €4.83 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.79) | €1.14 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€4.23) | €3.24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.80) | €2.71 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (€8) | €5.52 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (€3.93) | €2.54 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90 ₪ (€1.40) | €1.79 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.77) | €0.93 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.57) | €1.85 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.38) | €1.69 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,226 ₪ (€2,358) | €1,679 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,497 ₪ (€1,576) | €1,378 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 ₪ (€261) | €182 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,979 ₪ (€1,427) | €1,106 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,599 ₪ (€1,031) | €885 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451 ₪ (€129) | €126 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 ₪ (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,856 ₪ (€818) | €423 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₪ (€100) | €135 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€16) | €17 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (€99) | €91 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 ₪ (€57) | €36 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482 ₪ (€138) | €96 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 550 ₪ (€158) | €128 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,007 ₪ (€40,414) | €26,228 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€2.03) | €1.90 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 278 ₪ (€80) | €76 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 69% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (€115) | €38 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €3.38 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€7) | €2.78 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€3.57) | €2.97 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€2.01) | €1.75 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (€3.76) | €1.63 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (€17) | €21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Israel | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (€50) | €37 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95 ₪ (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (€123) | €154 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 ₪ (€75) | €58 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€16) | €11 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (€4.73) | €3.36 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€8) | €4.21 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,841 ₪ (€528) | €515 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (€0.29) | €0.10 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282 ₪ (€81) | €38 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Germany
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