Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.06) | €3.86 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.64) | €1.03 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.73) | €3.11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.61) | €2.27 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.68) | €1.90 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.17 ₪ (€1.29) | €1.34 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.72) | €1.06 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 ₪ (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (€2.64) | €2.03 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.62) | €1.02 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,283 ₪ (€2,315) | €1,321 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,873 ₪ (€1,714) | €892 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 789 ₪ (€197) | €122 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,068 ₪ (€1,264) | €840 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,644 ₪ (€909) | €622 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 ₪ (€128) | €81 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (€23) | €27 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (€338) | €336 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (€134) | €103 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (€15) | €11 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 ₪ (€83) | €78 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 ₪ (€48) | €32 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471 ₪ (€118) | €84 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (€121) | €88 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (€35,667) | €27,016 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.76) | €1.64 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (€55) | €30 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (€5.51) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (€142) | €61 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (€5.56) | €3.83 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.78) | €2.66 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (€3.14) | €3.09 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (€1.49) | €2.07 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 ₪ (€4.62) | €1.84 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (€37) | €33 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (€23) | €16 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (€58) | €61 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 ₪ (€75) | €47 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (€13) | €10 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (€3.70) | €2.66 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €4.49 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (€710) | €520 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (€0.04) | €0.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€62) | €48 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €5.24 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,062 prices entered by 1,142 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 39% more expensive than in Spain
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