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Cost of Living & Prices:
Israel vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Israel vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times less for grocery shopping in Israel than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.19 USD in Israel and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Israel.

3.19 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.25 USD in Israel and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Israel.

2.25 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.84 USD in Israel and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Israel.

17.84 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.95 USD in Israel and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Israel.

11.95 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.45 USD in Israel and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Israel.

10.45 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.56 USD in Israel and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Israel.

9.56 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.44 USD in Israel and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Israel.

2.44 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.69 USD for 12 eggs in Israel and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Israel.

3.69 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.15 USD in Israel and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Israel.

3.15 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.73 USD in Israel and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

27.73 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.69 USD in Israel and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Israel.

1.69 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.52 USD in Israel and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Israel.

2.52 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15 USD in Israel and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Israel.

15.00 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.63 USD in Israel and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

1.63 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.16 USD in Israel and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Israel.

1.16 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.73 USD in Israel and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Israel.

1.73 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 USD in Israel and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Israel.

1.38 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.63 USD in Israel and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Israel.

2.63 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.05 USD in Israel and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

17.05 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.81 USD in Israel and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Israel.

1.81 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.46 USD in Israel and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Israel.

1.46 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Israel vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.1 times less for meals in restaurants in Israel than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.79 USD in Israel and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Israel.

3.79 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 USD in Israel and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the United States.

2.82 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.5 USD in Israel and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United States.

8.50 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.97 USD in Israel and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Israel.

7.97 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14.74 USD in Israel and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

14.74 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.61 USD in Israel and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Israel.

91.61 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.59 USD in Israel and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Israel.

18.59 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 USD in Israel and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Israel.

2.14 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Israel vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.01 times more for fuel in Israel than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.97 USD in Israel and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in the United States.

1.97 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.07 USD in Israel and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in the United States.

2.07 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.93 USD
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Transportation

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Israel vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.8 times less for transportation in Israel than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59.75 USD in Israel and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Israel.

59.75 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.57 USD in Israel and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Israel.

1.57 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.61 USD in Israel and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Israel.

26.61 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.33 USD in Israel and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Israel.

1.33 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 USD in Israel and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in Israel.

3.96 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Israel vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 11.95 USD in Israel and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Israel.

11.95 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.02 USD in Israel and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Israel.

76.02 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.53 USD in Israel and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Israel.

17.53 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Israel vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.32 times less for renting an apartment in Israel than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1562 USD in Israel and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Israel.

1 562 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1216 USD in Israel and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Israel.

1 216 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2758 USD in Israel and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Israel.

2 758 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1954 USD in Israel and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Israel.

1 954 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Israel vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 times more for buying an apartment in Israel than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14459 USD in Israel and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

14 459 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9891 USD in Israel and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

9 891 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Israel vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Israel is 2.02 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2962 USD in Israel and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 50.6% lower in Israel.

2 962 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Israel vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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110 USD

Two stars

-
165 USD

Three stars

153 USD
223 USD

Four stars

256 USD
287 USD

Five stars

418 USD
551 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Israel: 3 cities, 39 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels

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