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| Food | Price in ₪ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 eggs dozen, large |
12.50 ILS | |||
 1 beer pint in local shops, markets |
7 ILS | |||
 1 kg of tomatoes |
8.50 ILS | |||
 Full chicken 2kg |
38.75 ILS | |||
 1litre 100% fruit juice |
8.50 ILS | |||
 1 package of cigarettes imported brands |
25 ILS | |||
 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
7.50 ILS | |||
 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
48.95 ILS | |||
| 2.5 liters of Coca-Cola |
0.95 ILS | |||
 1 Bread loaf standard |
9.50 ILS | |||
 Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml |
12 ILS | |||
 1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna |
18.50 ILS | |||
| Heinz baked beans 1 tin |
8 ILS | |||
 1.5 kg Sugar |
10 ILS | |||
| 2 liter cooking oil |
20 ILS | |||
 Yum-yum noodles per pack |
2.00 ILS | |||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
5.50 ILS | |||
 1 liter milk |
8.50 ILS | |||
 Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away |
25 ILS | |||
| Housing | ||||
 Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat |
165 ILS | |||
 Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) |
145 ILS | |||
 Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) |
58.50 ILS | |||
 House Cleaning fee per day |
105 ILS | |||
 Large Gas heater price range upwards. |
200 ILS | |||
 Original branded Electric Fans |
200 ILS | |||
 Original branded Electric kettle. |
120 ILS | |||
 40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set |
2000 ILS | |||
 Single bed Blankets |
120 ILS | |||
| Personal Care | ||||
 Avon for women and men cologne |
100 ILS | |||
 Ladies hair plaiting. |
60 ILS | |||
 Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) |
18 ILS | |||
 Men's haircut |
40 ILS | |||
 Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses |
24.50 ILS | |||
 Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages |
65 ILS | |||
 1 month of gym subscription. |
105 ILS | |||
 Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) |
90 ILS | |||
| Unisex Loris perfume |
30 ILS | |||
 Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. |
100 ILS | |||
| Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards |
1000 ILS | |||
 Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards |
3000 ILS | |||
| Entertainment | ||||
 Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks |
120 ILS | |||
 Go carting 30mins |
120 ILS | |||
 Movie House 3d cinema |
30 ILS | |||
 Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) |
15 ILS | |||
 Photo shoot |
120 ILS | |||
 Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee |
12.50 ILS | |||
 3 course dinner local restaurant two people |
96.50 ILS | |||
 3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people |
150 ILS | |||
 Play station 4 console without games. |
2000 ILS | |||
 Spalding Basketball |
200 ILS | |||
 Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls |
500 ILS | |||
| Transportation | ||||
 Taxi fare on average 5-10km |
45 ILS | |||
 Public transport per trip one way maximum fare |
30 ILS | |||
 1 liter petrol/diesel |
6.50 ILS | |||
| 1 day rent a car cost |
140 ILS | |||
 Driver’s license |
2300 ILS | |||
| Clothes | ||||
 1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) |
150 ILS | |||
 1 pair of men’s formal shoes |
215 ILS | |||
 1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) |
280 ILS | |||
 1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) |
135.79 ILS | |||
 Ladies formal shoes original and durable |
120 ILS | |||
 Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) |
150 ILS | |||
Before traveling to Israel, you should know that this is a first-world economy, and costs in total will probably be about what they would be for a trip to Europe or the United States. It’s recommendable to know that upfront and not be unpleasantly shocked when you arrive here.
Generally, as with everywhere, it really depends a lot on your lifestyle and what your preferences are and therefore how much you can spend. The most expensive living item in Israel is the rent, everything else is pretty cheap.
The total cost of living in Israel for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 1500, rent price included.
Restaurants
Be very smart about your money and you can save up a lot of amounts. For example, when eating out, never order bottled water. Tap water is safer and drinkable here; everyone drinks it freely. No need to waste money on bottled water really.
You should also know that lunch/dinner rates are pretty much the same, so if you want to save up, just avoid the top upscale outlets. You can get a decent mean for USD 15.00.
Purchasing in a grocery store or a market is the ideal way to enjoy a variety of food and healthy groceries. Fresh veggies and fruit are always available at reasonable prices, and you can also find cold cuts, a variety of cheeses, and even ready-made food like smocked chicken that costs much less than in a restaurant.
Transport
Generally speaking, though it is expensive, it is very easy to get around using public transport, without knowing any Hebrew. However, keep in mind that public transport is designed to serve the needs of locals here, not tourists, so you won't find frequent bus service to wherever you intend to go. The transport system here is reliable. You can hire a taxi for about USD 5/ 10kn. However, most institutions have transport for students. You can pay once per semester to access the university cans and buses!
Utility
Utilities are rather expensive in Israel, amounting up to almost USD 200 a month for basic ones like electricity, water, cooling, heating, and garbage services. Internet, however, compared to this and especially compared to other countries, is relatively inexpensive, costing around USD 25 a month.
Health Care
Cost is average for consulting a doctor in a public institution that will cost about USD 100 and for a private doctor can vary between USD 150 to USD 250 depending on the city. There are student medical aids that are accepted by various institutions in the country. It is advised to check with your offer letter on what procedures need to be followed on health insurance Schools and Medical Facilities.
Monthly Budget
Rent is extremely high here, almost as high as in Ireland (which is infamous for enormously expensive rentals). The average price of rent, for an apartment outside of the city center rented by one or two people, is around USD 700 and for one inside the city center around USD 900.
Those interested in simple living should budget between USD 1300 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month.
While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to USD 1600 or more monthly.
