Cost of living in israel
Israel's cost of living surpasses wealthiest European countries
The cost of living in Israel is such an outlier that it erodes the standard of living in the country by 14%, and the study argues that it could encourage emigration.
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption
Naftali Bennett's big comeback: Can the ex-PM return from political hiatus to topple Netanyahu?
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
Israel’s pension gap begins long before workers reach retirement - opinion
The roots of Israel’s pension crisis lie in education, employment, and income, not in retirement age.
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.
Strong on defense, weak on welfare: Israel neglects the social front - opinion
The social front has been neglected in Israel during the two years of war.
The high cost of living is not unavoidable: How to make life in Israel less expensive - opinion
A combination of government policy and smarter consumer behavior can lead to a reduction in the cost of living in Israel.
Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor
For more than 3,000 Israeli families, the gift of infant formula from Colel Chabad means more than nourishment; it’s one weight off their shoulders during their hardest days
More expensive than Berlin and even Paris: Tel Aviv breaks a new cost of living record
The cost of dating in Europe has soared in recent years. Switzerland and Scandinavia are the most expensive, and Tel Aviv is also among the most expensive cities in the world.
Breaking Israel’s oligopoly: How consumer welfare can save the economy - opinion
It is long past time to place the Israeli citizen – the worker, the parent, the student, the small business owner – at the center of the economy.
Osem raises prices on essentials as raw material costs soar
Coffee, baby formula, and snacks are among the Osem products that will see price increases of up to 9%.
Israeli public transport fares to rise for second time in less than a year
Bus and train fares in Israel will significantly rise this Friday to fund the “Transportation Justice” reform, though the quality of public transport will remain low.
