Cost of living in United States compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (76 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (43 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (21 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (3.87 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.52 (20 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (17 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (27 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (8 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (64 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.01 (11 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in United States is 43% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,085 (10,925 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,367 (8,383 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $231 (819 ₪) | 754 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,197 (7,779 ₪) | 6,256 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,612 (5,709 ₪) | 4,000 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (593 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (216 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $254 (899 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (553 ₪) | 628 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (53 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (121 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (204 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (182 ₪) | 218 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (379 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (496 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,844 (109,226 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (3.33 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (298 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 62% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (87 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (598 ₪) | 346 ₪ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (34 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.33 (19 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (18 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (110 ₪) | 81 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 69% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United States | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (216 ₪) | 185 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (108 ₪) | 88 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (821 ₪) | 633 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (376 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (52 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (27 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (1,616 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (3.41 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 924% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (251 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (40 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,410 prices entered by 1,899 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 26% more expensive than in Israel
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