Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 23% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ₪ (€17) | €18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.90) | €3.78 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ₪ (€1.90) | €1.03 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.20) | €2.95 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€1.98) | €2.10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.78) | €2.06 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.47 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.77) | €1.15 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.69) | €2.06 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.62 ₪ (€1.37) | €1.04 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,201 ₪ (€2,235) | €1,425 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,593 ₪ (€1,602) | €981 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (€218) | €110 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,528 ₪ (€1,343) | €914 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,761 ₪ (€914) | €668 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 506 ₪ (€123) | €74 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84 ₪ (€20) | €26 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (€290) | €321 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637 ₪ (€155) | €98 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 41% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 ₪ (€85) | €77 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (€52) | €32 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (€134) | €86 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (€117) | €89 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 60% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,784 ₪ (€37,117) | €26,555 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.82) | €1.57 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 ₪ (€59) | €28 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (€5.91) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (€142) | €59 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.42) | €3.97 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (€4.36) | €2.78 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€2.86) | €2.86 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.45) | €1.86 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€3.88) | €2.19 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (€17) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (€41) | €34 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89 ₪ (€22) | €16 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€57) | €52 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 ₪ (€83) | €48 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ₪ (€14) | €10 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.28) | €2.86 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.51 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (€772) | €504 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | €0.26 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (€54) | €49 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (€9) | €5.31 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Israel is 38% more expensive than in Spain
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