Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (£15) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (£11) | £8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (£3.96) | £3.96 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.47) | £1.09 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (£2.82) | £3.72 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.70) | £2.53 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (£5.35) | £4.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (£2.54) | £2.15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (£1.27) | £0.92 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (£2.35) | £2.08 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (£13) | £10 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (£2.63) | £2.23 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (£1.14) | £1.06 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (£1,653) | £2,777 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (£1,276) | £2,060 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (£164) | £188 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (£1,256) | £1,823 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (£918) | £1,229 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (£116) | £136 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (£16) | £27 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (£253) | £264 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (£140) | £90 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (£13) | £14 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (£72) | £72 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (£46) | £35 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (£117) | £83 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (£102) | £84 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,867 ₪ (£34,295) | £28,289 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (£1.67) | £1.43 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (£52) | £107 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (£5.16) | £3.64 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.56) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (£73) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (£4.72) | £3.91 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (£4.38) | £1.97 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (£2.91) | £4.20 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (£1.05) | £2.22 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.61) | £1.90 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (£17) | £15 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (£36) | £39 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (£19) | £23 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (£134) | £116 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (£56) | £66 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (£12) | £11 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£3.02) | £3.75 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (£7) | £5.93 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (£673) | £427 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (£40) | £41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (£8) | £15 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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