Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€4.87) | €3.81 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.72) | €1.05 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.76) | €3.01 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €2.25 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.73) | €2.16 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.52) | €1.40 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.77) | €1.12 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.75) | €2.06 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (€1.39) | €1.08 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Israel is 27% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (€2,212) | €1,415 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (€1,489) | €962 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (€168) | €118 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (€1,001) | €917 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (€675) | €671 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (€90) | €81 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (€23) | €27 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (€337) | €315 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (€134) | €92 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (€74) | €73 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (€49) | €31 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (€118) | €82 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€121) | €86 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (€35,652) | €28,022 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.76) | €1.60 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (€56) | €31 | + 80% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.51) | €8 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (€146) | €62 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.56) | €3.86 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.29) | €2.95 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.46) | €3.02 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.49) | €2.02 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (€3.99) | €1.93 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (€40) | €34 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (€21) | €16 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€58) | €53 | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (€82) | €50 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.81) | €2.69 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.45 | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (€709) | €514 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (€62) | €49 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (€9) | €5.23 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Spain
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