Cost of Living in Israel
Summary of cost of living in Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,149.3$ (14,011.9₪), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,176.6$ (3,973.3₪), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Israel is, on average, 7.7% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Israel is, on average, 30.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 75.00 ₪ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 300.00 ₪ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 57.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 31.00 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 ₪ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.34 ₪ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 10.30 ₪ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.22 ₪ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 26.58 ₪ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.41 ₪ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 4.64 ₪ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.49 ₪ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.95 ₪ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 17.95 ₪ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 32.22 ₪ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.55 ₪ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.71 ₪ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.17 ₪ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.75 ₪ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.54 ₪ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.54 ₪ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 7.01 ₪ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 5.21 ₪ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 9.58 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.78 ₪ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 38.00 ₪ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 ₪ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 236.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 17.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.15 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ₪ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 27.40 ₪ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 160,000.00 ₪ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 158,102.02 ₪ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 858.13 ₪ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 38.01 ₪ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 102.50 ₪ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 245.62 ₪ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 72.09 ₪ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 ₪ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,730.44 ₪ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 45,541.21 ₪ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 339.26 ₪ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 212.06 ₪ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 428.47 ₪ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 468.80 ₪ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,246.10 ₪ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,447.00 ₪ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,514.03 ₪ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,666.51 ₪ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,934.36 ₪ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,347.03 ₪ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,024.95 ₪ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.98 |
Prices in Israel
This country had 6167 entries in the past 12 months by 753 different contributors.
Last update: 30 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 30 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Israel
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Tel Aviv-Yafo | 84.5 | 43.6 | 66.6 | 74.1 | 94.4 | 110.8 | |
| Netanya | 73.6 | 30.5 | 54.7 | 66.1 | 91.5 | 91.6 | |
| Jerusalem | 73.5 | 39.2 | 58.5 | 62.1 | 84.3 | 98.1 | |
| Ashdod | 72.3 | 27.3 | 52.6 | 64.8 | 90.1 | 96.5 | |
| Haifa | 71.4 | 22.9 | 50.2 | 67.9 | 84.4 | 127.0 |
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