Cost of Living in Israel
Summary of cost of living in Israel:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,622.3$ (14,163.0₪), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,290.6$ (3,954.4₪), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Israel is, on average, 20.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Israel is, on average, 18.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 80.00 ₪ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 300.00 ₪ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 60.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 32.00 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 30.00 ₪ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 14.56 ₪ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.30 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.24 ₪ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.14 ₪ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.68 ₪ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 4.71 ₪ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.70 ₪ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 25.50 ₪ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 18.52 ₪ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 32.78 ₪ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.67 ₪ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.88 ₪ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.28 ₪ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.99 ₪ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.64 ₪ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.59 ₪ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.27 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.27 ₪ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 10.05 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 ₪ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 40.00 ₪ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.00 ₪ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 244.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 14.00 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.12 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 114.00 ₪ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.31 ₪ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 176,900.00 ₪ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 174,394.79 ₪ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 857.58 ₪ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.47 ₪ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 111.03 ₪ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 243.24 ₪ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 68.88 ₪ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 ₪ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,816.24 ₪ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 66,818.27 ₪ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 334.45 ₪ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 216.89 ₪ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 435.41 ₪ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 488.03 ₪ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,190.01 ₪ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,432.20 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,824.05 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,681.72 ₪ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,881.99 ₪ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,178.43 ₪ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,432.57 ₪ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.16 | |
Prices in Israel
This country had 3860 entries in the past 12 months by 425 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
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Last update: 11 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 96.9 | 47.4 | 74.4 | 87.4 | 103.6 | 111.9 | |
| Ramat Gan | 88.9 | 34.3 | 64.1 | 88.0 | 94.4 | 128.0 | |
| Jerusalem | 87.1 | 40.6 | 65.9 | 79.5 | 93.7 | 113.7 | |
| Haifa | 83.7 | 23.9 | 56.5 | 82.0 | 94.9 | 134.5 | |
| Petah Tikva | 80.2 | 29.5 | 57.1 | 75.9 | 95.0 | 130.4 | |
| Beersheba | 80.1 | 16.4 | 51.1 | 79.2 | 89.5 | 128.8 |
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