Cost of living in Israel compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 22% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (€18) | €18 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (€13) | €11 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ₪ (€4.43) | €3.90 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (€1.80) | €1.05 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (€3.28) | €3.12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (€1.91) | €2.11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (€3.43) | €2.00 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (€1.29) | €1.60 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.48) | €1.15 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (€2.65) | €2.07 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (€1.71) | €1.03 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 25% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,175 ₪ (€1,819) | €1,479 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,190 ₪ (€1,569) | €1,018 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 592 ₪ (€150) | €111 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,387 ₪ (€1,365) | €1,001 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,750 ₪ (€951) | €703 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393 ₪ (€100) | €81 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 ₪ (€16) | €25 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997 ₪ (€253) | €329 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 536 ₪ (€136) | €97 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (€16) | €12 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 162 ₪ (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (€38) | €37 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 ₪ (€100) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 113 ₪ (€29) | €97 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 73% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,244 ₪ (€41,128) | €27,343 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (€1.94) | €1.48 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 ₪ (€61) | €27 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 ₪ (€3.13) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 221 ₪ (€56) | €55 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 ₪ (€2.00) | €4.08 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (€3.90) | €2.58 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (€2.96) | €2.83 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ₪ (€2.67) | €2.03 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.42) | €2.09 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (€18) | €17 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Israel | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (€44) | €37 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (€23) | €17 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 ₪ (€137) | €46 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 202 ₪ (€51) | €53 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (€13) | €11 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (€3.12) | €3.14 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €4.92 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,869 ₪ (€727) | €487 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ₪ (€0.51) | €0.37 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 206 ₪ (€52) | €55 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (€8) | €5.71 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,920 prices entered by 832 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Spain
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