Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (€16) | €14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (€13) | €8 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.03) | €3.34 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.96 ₪ (€1.52) | €0.81 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.51) | €2.29 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.74 ₪ (€1.46) | €1.58 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (€2.45) | €1.65 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (€1.07) | €1.11 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (€2.38) | €0.87 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (€2.21) | €1.61 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.18 ₪ (€1.32) | €0.85 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,766 ₪ (€1,723) | €1,191 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,763 ₪ (€1,467) | €753 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ₪ (€152) | €104 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,580 ₪ (€1,166) | €720 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,626 ₪ (€923) | €522 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 406 ₪ (€103) | €75 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (€18) | €28 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (€343) | €345 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (€105) | €93 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (€5.73) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 5% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (€54) | €76 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 124 ₪ (€32) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (€86) | €76 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (€90) | €87 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (€35,347) | €23,032 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 ₪ (€1.38) | €1.22 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (€58) | €43 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €5.77 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (€73) | €58 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 ₪ (€5.28) | €4.20 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (€4.27) | €2.38 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (€3.66) | €2.87 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (€1.89) | €1.38 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (€2.82) | €1.94 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (€37) | €28 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (€20) | €16 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (€41) | €43 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (€78) | €40 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.53) | €2.57 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €3.87 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (€656) | €480 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (€0.46) | €0.22 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (€60) | €48 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€8) | €4.95 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 39% more expensive than in Spain
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