Cost of living in Israel compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (£15) | £15 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (£11) | £8 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (£4.27) | £3.87 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (£1.55) | £1.14 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (£2.84) | £3.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.80) | £2.64 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (£6) | £5.12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (£3.03) | £2.13 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (£1.42) | £0.92 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 ₪ (£2.82) | £2.04 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71 ₪ (£15) | £9 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (£2.56) | £2.24 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (£1.65) | £1.06 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,686 ₪ (£1,842) | £2,658 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,466 ₪ (£1,371) | £2,154 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (£164) | £205 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (£1,104) | £1,730 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (£919) | £1,281 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (£116) | £160 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (£16) | £28 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (£253) | £314 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637 ₪ (£135) | £83 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (£8) | £9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (£13) | £15 | - 13% | |
| 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) | 351 ₪ (£74) | £74 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (£46) | £35 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (£117) | £84 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (£102) | £91 | + 11% | |
| 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 | 152,784 ₪ (£32,398) | £29,089 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (£1.58) | £1.45 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (£48) | £113 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (£5.16) | £4.45 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.56) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (£124) | £61 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (£4.73) | £4.19 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (£3.81) | £1.93 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (£2.50) | £4.50 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (£1.27) | £2.22 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (£3.39) | £1.92 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ₪ (£15) | £15 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Israel | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 169 ₪ (£36) | £38 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (£18) | £23 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (£76) | £122 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342 ₪ (£72) | £69 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (£12) | £11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (£2.87) | £3.62 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (£7) | £5.71 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (£674) | £543 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (£0.07) | £0.14 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (£47) | £40 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (£8) | £15 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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