Cost of living in Israel compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €13 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€13) | €8 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (€5.43) | €4.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.56) | €1.53 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.81) | €4.61 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (€1.67) | €1.82 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €1.61 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (€1.23) | €1.00 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.37) | €1.55 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.85) | €2.24 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.88) | €0.99 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 112% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (€2,370) | €869 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (€1,748) | €578 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (€223) | €195 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (€1,410) | €528 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (€1,043) | €370 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (€107) | €135 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (€461) | €342 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (€117) | €103 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €7 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (€86) | €80 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (€52) | €36 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (€109) | €89 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (€126) | €94 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 48% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (€35,225) | €22,296 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.82) | €1.97 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€57) | €31 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (€4.80) | €4.45 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (€83) | €42 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (€4.71) | €3.87 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€4.92) | €3.65 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.47) | €4.52 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (€1.55) | €2.85 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (€3.88) | €2.79 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (€16) | €14 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Israel | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (€42) | €31 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (€22) | €16 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (€77) | €35 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (€73) | €48 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.69) | €3.82 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €4.23 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (€740) | €540 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (€0.03) | €0.46 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (€65) | €38 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €4.69 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,930 prices entered by 200 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Greece
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