Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (£16) | £15 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.37) | £3.67 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.41) | £1.15 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£3.22) | £3.65 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (£1.39) | £2.02 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (£6) | £4.42 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (£2.31) | £1.97 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.17 ₪ (£1.11) | £0.98 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (£2.35) | £1.93 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 ₪ (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (£2.28) | £2.34 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (£1.40) | £1.18 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,283 ₪ (£1,996) | £2,382 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,873 ₪ (£1,478) | £1,715 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 789 ₪ (£170) | £200 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,068 ₪ (£1,090) | £1,546 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,644 ₪ (£784) | £1,149 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 ₪ (£110) | £133 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (£20) | £28 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (£291) | £358 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (£116) | £106 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (£5.88) | £6 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (£13) | £15 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 334 ₪ (£72) | £70 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 ₪ (£42) | £34 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471 ₪ (£101) | £74 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (£104) | £86 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (£30,757) | £27,606 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.52) | £1.49 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 222 ₪ (£48) | £112 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (£4.75) | £4.48 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.64) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 569 ₪ (£122) | £91 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (£4.79) | £4.23 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (£3.26) | £1.60 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (£2.71) | £3.61 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (£1.28) | £2.23 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 ₪ (£3.98) | £1.80 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (£14) | £14 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 ₪ (£32) | £39 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (£19) | £23 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (£50) | £157 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 ₪ (£65) | £67 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 ₪ (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (£3.19) | £3.41 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £4.94 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (£612) | £440 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (£0.03) | £0.11 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (£53) | £41 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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