Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (€16) | €14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (€5.00) | €3.43 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.85 ₪ (€1.44) | €0.82 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (€3.53) | €2.35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (€1.54) | €1.66 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (€2.63) | €1.67 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.76 ₪ (€1.17) | €1.11 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.42) | €0.86 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 ₪ (€14) | €7 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (€2.10) | €1.60 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.55 ₪ (€1.37) | €0.84 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,919 ₪ (€1,707) | €1,262 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,693 ₪ (€1,405) | €787 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 749 ₪ (€185) | €110 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,540 ₪ (€1,120) | €775 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,124 ₪ (€771) | €545 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 460 ₪ (€113) | €81 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 ₪ (€14) | €29 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ (€346) | €358 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 ₪ (€83) | €92 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (€12) | €10 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 ₪ (€64) | €80 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158 ₪ (€39) | €31 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ₪ (€95) | €79 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ (€105) | €88 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,831 ₪ (€33,762) | €23,012 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.50) | €1.28 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (€56) | €43 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 342 ₪ (€84) | €59 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ (€8) | €3.94 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (€5.07) | €2.55 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.77) | €2.87 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (€1.90) | €1.46 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.38) | €1.76 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (€17) | €15 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (€41) | €29 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ (€64) | €49 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (€72) | €42 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.56) | €2.47 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.89 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,428 ₪ (€599) | €460 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (€0.40) | €0.20 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233 ₪ (€57) | €47 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€8) | €4.97 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Israel is 36% more expensive than in Spain
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