Cost of living in israel
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
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Strong on defense, weak on welfare: Israel neglects the social front - opinion
Israel inflation rate seen at 14-year high of 5.3% in November
Israel's budget is currently in surplus but prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to freeze electricity and other costs.
Netanyahu must keep promise to lower cost of living in Israel - editorial
Benjamin Netanyahu, the designated prime minister, said during his campaign that the cost of living would be one of the new government’s most important issues.
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Israel's Strauss to raise prices of snack, dairy foods by 2.9%
The company attempted to hold out against the cavalcade of price increases sweeping the Israeli economy for the past year, but has finally bent.
Inflation: 7 facts and fictions you should be aware of - explainer
There has been much fallacious talk and print about the current 40-year high in inflation. Perhaps it is time to get to the bottom of it.
Tel Aviv no longer the world's most expensive city, drops to third
The British magazines ranked close to 200 cities across the globe based on the pricing of hundreds of individual items and services offered in those cities.
Israel sees spike in solar energy system sales amid electricity price spike
The increase in electricity rates in 2022 led to an 18% increase in the installation of solar energy systems on the roofs of private houses, with 4,500 systems installed in the past year.
Over half Israelis think new coalition doesn't have solution to terrorism - poll
The survey asked participants about pressing issues that affect Israeli society today such as combating terrorism and the cost of living.
Israel's reliance on food imports makes risk of major food insecurity - report
A new Shoresh Institution report highlights dependence on international food imports, high population growth, and decreased focus on agriculture as primary threats to Israel’s food security.
Did food prices spike at the beginning of November? Depends who you ask
November 1 wasn't just Election Day. It was also supposed to be the first day of noticeable price increases in supermarkets throughout Israel.
