Cost of living comparison
Israel is 1.8% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 27.1% more in Israel
- Groceries
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pay 9.7% more in Israel
- Transportation
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pay 14.5% less in Israel
- Housing
-
pay 23.7% less in Israel
- Childcare
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pay 39.0% less in Israel
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.2% more in Israel
- Clothing
-
pay 24.3% more in Israel
The cost of restaurants, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Israel are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, housing, and transportation are lower in Israel.
If you lived in Israel instead of United Kingdom, you would:
pay 27.1% more for restaurants
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.70
£14.48
|
$18.92
₪70.34
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
£7.16
|
$14.73
₪54.75
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
£1.73
|
$2.61
₪9.70
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
£1.21
|
$2.05
₪7.62
|
|
pay 9.7% more for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
£1.18
|
$2.24
₪8.34
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.35
£3.37
|
$6.94
₪25.79
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
£4.58
|
$6.77
₪25.16
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.77
£2.92
|
$3.74
₪13.90
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.70
£2.86
|
$4.50
₪16.71
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
£0.95
|
$1.39
₪5.16
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
£0.51
|
$0.90
₪3.35
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
£0.97
|
$0.79
₪2.93
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
£1.10
|
$0.90
₪3.34
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$0.63
₪2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$0.60
₪2.24
|
|
pay 14.5% less for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
£5.48
|
$7.15
₪26.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.23
£76.04
|
$55.86
₪207.63
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,832.80
£26,962.46
|
$38,349.49
₪142,548.89
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.15
£13.27
|
$12.71
₪47.23
|
|
pay 23.7% less for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.40
£30.50
|
$26.90
₪99.98
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,243.58
£962.60
|
$996.96
₪3,705.80
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,020.84
£790.18
|
$867.88
₪3,225.99
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.21
£177.42
|
$164.21
₪610.37
|
|
pay 39.0% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,497.56
£1,159.19
|
$878.81
₪3,266.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,629.32
£14,420.10
|
$11,812.07
₪43,906.65
|
|
pay 3.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.63
£4.35
|
$7.94
₪29.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
£3.19
|
$3.67
₪13.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.47
£13.52
|
$9.64
₪35.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.31
£35.08
|
$64.13
₪238.39
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.89
£9.98
|
$11.47
₪42.65
|
|
pay 24.3% more for clothing
|
United Kingdom
|
Israel
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.43
£60.71
|
$83.32
₪309.70
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.13
£31.06
|
$53.42
₪198.55
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.36
£69.94
|
$112.69
₪418.88
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.72
£74.87
|
$128.71
₪478.43
|
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