Cost of living comparison
Israel is 77.0% more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 34.8% more in Israel
- Groceries
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pay 49.2% less in Israel
- Transportation
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pay 33.3% more in Israel
- Housing
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pay 11.2% less in Israel
- Childcare
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pay 4.6 times more in Israel
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 62.9% more in Israel
- Clothing
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pay 2.1 times more in Israel
The cost of childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation in Israel are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including groceries and housing are lower in Israel. Notably, childcare and clothing are significantly more expensive in Israel.
If you lived in Israel instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 34.8% more for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$18.92
₪69.92
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$14.73
₪54.42
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$2.61
₪9.64
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.05
₪7.58
|
|
pay 49.2% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$2.24
₪8.29
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$6.94
₪25.64
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.77
₪25.00
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$3.74
₪13.81
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$4.50
₪16.61
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$1.39
₪5.13
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.90
₪3.33
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$0.79
₪2.92
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$0.90
₪3.32
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.63
₪2.33
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.60
₪2.22
|
|
pay 33.3% more for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$7.15
₪26.40
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$55.86
₪206.38
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$38,349.49
₪141,690.94
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$12.71
₪46.94
|
|
pay 11.2% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$26.90
₪99.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$996.96
₪3,683.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$867.88
₪3,206.57
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$164.21
₪606.70
|
|
pay 4.6 times more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$878.81
₪3,246.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$11,812.07
₪43,642.39
|
|
pay 62.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$7.94
₪29.34
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$3.67
₪13.57
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$9.64
₪35.60
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$64.13
₪236.96
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$11.47
₪42.39
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$83.32
₪307.84
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$53.42
₪197.36
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$112.69
₪416.36
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$128.71
₪475.55
|
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