Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Israel
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Economic & Living Costs in Israel
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
50-120 ₪
Avg: 85 ₪
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
200-500 ₪
Avg: 350 ₪
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
51-65 ₪
Avg: 58 ₪
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
20-40 ₪
Avg: 30 ₪
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
3000-6578.13 ₪
Avg: 4789.06 ₪
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
2500-5000 ₪
Avg: 3750 ₪
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
4500-11500 ₪
Avg: 8000 ₪
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
3950-8500 ₪
Avg: 6225 ₪
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
6-8 ₪
Avg: 7 ₪
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
28-55 ₪
Avg: 41.5 ₪
Monthly Transport Pass
200-323 ₪
Avg: 261.5 ₪
Gasoline (1L)
7-7.8 ₪
Avg: 7.4 ₪
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
550-1500 ₪
Avg: 1025 ₪
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
85-166 ₪
Avg: 125.5 ₪
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
25-50 ₪
Avg: 37.5 ₪
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
6-9 ₪
Avg: 7.5 ₪
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
5-18.63 ₪
Avg: 11.81 ₪
Eggs (12)
12-18 ₪
Avg: 15 ₪
Local Cheese (1kg)
28-100 ₪
Avg: 64 ₪
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
143-400 ₪
Avg: 271.5 ₪
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
40-80 ₪
Avg: 60 ₪
Cinema Ticket
40-50.5 ₪
Avg: 45.25 ₪
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
3000-5000 ₪
Avg: 4000 ₪
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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