Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 68% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ₪ (€19) | €16 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (€15) | €9 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (€6) | €3.60 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (€1.78) | €0.88 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€4.22) | €2.58 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.79) | €1.86 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (€3.92) | €1.90 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90 ₪ (€1.40) | €1.20 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.76) | €0.95 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (€3.57) | €1.84 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (€2.37) | €0.90 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 72% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,226 ₪ (€2,351) | €1,167 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,497 ₪ (€1,571) | €771 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 ₪ (€260) | €122 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,979 ₪ (€1,423) | €736 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,599 ₪ (€1,029) | €553 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451 ₪ (€129) | €81 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 ₪ (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,856 ₪ (€816) | €365 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₪ (€99) | €100 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€16) | €11 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 61% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (€99) | €76 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 ₪ (€57) | €32 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482 ₪ (€138) | €84 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 550 ₪ (€157) | €90 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 69% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,007 ₪ (€40,304) | €25,292 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€2.02) | €1.80 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 278 ₪ (€79) | €38 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 75% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (€11) | €5.46 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (€114) | €61 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€9) | €4.48 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€7) | €2.45 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€3.56) | €2.67 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€2.01) | €1.56 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (€3.75) | €1.71 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (€16) | €18 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (€50) | €32 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95 ₪ (€27) | €16 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (€122) | €53 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 ₪ (€75) | €45 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (€4.72) | €2.77 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€8) | €3.97 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,841 ₪ (€526) | €467 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (€0.29) | €0.20 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282 ₪ (€81) | €46 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€9) | €5.03 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 68% more expensive than in Spain
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