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
Israel vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Israel than in the United States.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.02 EUR (3.55 USD) in Israel and 4.96 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Israel.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in Israel and 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United States.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.87 EUR (19.87 USD) in Israel and 17.82 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Israel.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.3 EUR (13.31 USD) in Israel and 15.29 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Israel.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.88 EUR (11.63 USD) in Israel and 14.79 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Israel.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.04 EUR (10.65 USD) in Israel and 13.59 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Israel.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Israel and 2.73 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Israel.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.49 EUR (4.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Israel and 4.03 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Israel.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.98 EUR (3.51 USD) in Israel and 3.34 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Israel.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.55 EUR (27.73 USD) in Israel and 21.22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.59 EUR (1.88 USD) in Israel and 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Israel.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.38 EUR (2.81 USD) in Israel and 3.63 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Israel.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.19 EUR (16.71 USD) in Israel and 14.19 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.82 USD) in Israel and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in the United States.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Israel and 3.31 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Israel.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in Israel and 4.53 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Israel.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Israel and 3.62 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Israel.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.49 EUR (2.93 USD) in Israel and 6.98 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Israel.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.48 EUR (17.05 USD) in Israel and 7.63 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in Israel and 5.31 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Israel.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.63 USD) in Israel and 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Israel.
Restaurant
Israel vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Israel than in the United States.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.59 EUR (4.23 USD) in Israel and 4.43 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Israel.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.67 EUR (3.14 USD) in Israel and 2.38 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United States.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.04 EUR (9.46 USD) in Israel and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.53 EUR (8.87 USD) in Israel and 8.49 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Israel.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.94 EUR (16.41 USD) in Israel and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 86.63 EUR (102.02 USD) in Israel and 84.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.58 EUR (20.7 USD) in Israel and 21.23 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Israel.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Israel and 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in the United States.
Fuel
Israel vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.05 times more for fuel in Israel than in the United States.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in Israel and 0.8 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Israel and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
Israel vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.62 times less for transportation in Israel than in the United States.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 56.5 EUR (66.53 USD) in Israel and 109.54 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Israel.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Israel and 2.34 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Israel.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.16 EUR (29.63 USD) in Israel and 25.48 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Israel.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Israel and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Israel.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.74 EUR (4.41 USD) in Israel and 3.82 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Israel.
Sports & entertainment
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 11.3 EUR (13.31 USD) in Israel and 15.29 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Israel.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 71.89 EUR (84.65 USD) in Israel and 83.44 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Israel.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.57 EUR (19.52 USD) in Israel and 32.27 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Israel.
Flats for rent
Israel vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.08 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 1477 EUR (1739.03 USD) in Israel and 3227 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Israel.
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 1150 EUR (1353.7 USD) in Israel and 2021 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Israel.
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 2608 EUR (3070.99 USD) in Israel and 6024 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Israel.
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 1848 EUR (2175.88 USD) in Israel and 3488 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Israel.
Flats for sale
Israel vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.15 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 13673 EUR (16101.55 USD) in Israel and 12125 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the United States.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9354 EUR (11014.7 USD) in Israel and 7876 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.
Salary
Israel vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Israel is 1.82 times lower than in the United States.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2801 EUR (3298.77 USD) in Israel and 5093 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 45% lower in Israel.
Hotels
Israel vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Five stars
Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Israel: 2 cities, 30 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels