Prices in Israel

What are the supermarket prices in Israel? Is the cost of living in Israel higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Israel and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Israel: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 2 hours ago)

Currency in Israel Israeli new shekel (ILS ₪). For 10 US dollars you can get 37.4 Israeli new shekels. For 100 US dollars you can get 374 Israeli new shekels. And the other way around: For 10 Israeli new shekels you can get 2.68 US dollars.

What are the different prices in the cities in Israel? Look here: Prices in cities in Israel

Prices: Bat Yam   Haifa   Holon   Netanya   Ramat Gan   Jerusalem   Beersheba   Ashdod   Ra'anana   Hadera  

Generally, considering the various costs, there are no significant differences in costs in Israel compared to United States. Food is 17% cheaper. In restaurants, it will be more expensive by 7.6%. And the cost of living is higher in Israel around 6.9%. If we want to use our free time for entertainment or sport, we need to prepare to spend more money in 16%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Israel

Are hotels expensive in Israel? How much will we pay for a room in Israel?

The average price of accommodation in Israel is $182 (₪680). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $107 (₪401) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $59 (₪222). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Israel in $129 (₪481). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $197 (₪737) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $297 (₪1.11K) in Israel If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $381 (₪1.43K)

If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Israel? Check out prices in nearby countries: Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Syria.

Comparison of selected prices in Israel with prices in United States:

fees

$225 ($134 - $396)
9.4% more than in United States

internet

$27 ($21 - $35)
62% is less expensive than in United States

jeans

$83 ($40 - $134)
by half more than in United States

average earnings

$2.55K
by half less than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$1.28K ($803 - $1.87K)
28% is less expensive than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.57K ($1.07K - $2.41K)
35% is less expensive than in United States

bread

$2.4 ($1.3 - $4.3)
32% is less expensive than in United States

cheese

$13.5 ($7.8 - $24)
5% more than in United States

rice

$2.7 ($1.9 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States

tomatoes

$1.9 ($1 - $2.9)
62% is less expensive than in United States

bananas

$2.1 ($1.3 - $4)
26% more than in United States

wine

$10.7 ($8 - $16.1)
29% is less expensive than in United States

cheap restaurant

$18.7 ($13.4 - $29)
6.3% is less expensive than in United States

local beer

$8 ($5 - $9.9)
34% more than in United States

coffee

$3.7 ($2.5 - $5.4)
28% is less expensive than in United States

bottle of water

$2.2 ($1.6 - $2.7)
4.7% more than in United States

Burger King or a similar bar

$14.7 ($13.4 - $16.1)
37% more than in United States

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$2.6 ($2.1 - $3.5)
5.3% more than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Israel

Has the price of bread increased in Israel?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $2(₪7.5), 2011: $1.8(₪6.8), 2012: $1.7(₪6.4), 2013: $1.8(₪6.9), 2014: $1.9(₪7), 2015: $1.8(₪6.8), 2016: $1.7(₪6.3), 2017: $1.8(₪6.7), and 2018: $1.9(₪6.9).

Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $2(₪7.6), 2016: $1.9(₪7.2), 2017: $2.2(₪8.3), and 2018: $2.1(₪7.8)

Have prices increased in restaurants in Israel?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $12.5(₪47), 2011: $12(₪45), 2012: $13.4(₪50), 2013: $13.4(₪50), 2014: $13.4(₪50), 2015: $13.4(₪50), 2016: $16.1(₪60), 2017: $15.8(₪59), and 2018: $14.7(₪55)

Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $700(₪2.62K), 2011: $784(₪2.93K), 2012: $803(₪3K), 2013: $924(₪3.45K), 2014: $825(₪3.08K), 2015: $908(₪3.39K), 2016: $942(₪3.52K), 2017: $1.12K(₪4.2K), and 2018: $1.01K(₪3.79K)