Cost of living in israel

The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel

The Best Countries index reveals a dramatic gap in the national brand: Alongside 11th place in global power, Israel stands 83rd in openness to business and at a low point in quality of life.

Israeli flags are displayed on a building that was damaged during the war against Iran
Rami Levy store.

After supermarkets and mobile services: Rami Levy is entering a new and surprising field

Zilberman, "Restoring governance is not only a security mission; it is the single most important economic step Israel can take to lower prices and return billions of shekels to its citizens."

New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, June 15, 2026.

Former PM Bennett unveils plan to lower Israel’s cost of living if victorious in Knesset election


Coffee prices soar to a 50-year high: How will It impact Israelis?

Global coffee prices have reached a 50-year high, threatening Israel's 1.5 billion-shekel coffee market.

Coffee

Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations

With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.

 BARUCH LIEBERMAN, the founder of Haverim L’Refuah (Friends for Health.)

HaStock acquires toy stores Red Pirate and Toys R Us

HaStock described the move as a significant milestone, poised to benefit Israeli consumers by addressing the high cost of every day items.

 Toys R Us brand in Israel.

After Strauss: Another food giant raises prices by up to 16%

Unilever will raise chocolate prices by 12%-16% starting January 1, including Klik snacks, following Strauss's recent cocoa and coffee price hikes.

Supermarket shopping

Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says

The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Yes increases prices: Extra charges for premium channels and VOD

First Published: YES is raising prices by NIS 5 for premium and VOD packages starting in January, citing higher VAT and production costs.


Without wars, without traffic: The cheap places Israelis are fleeing to

While prices rise in Israel, there are still places in Europe where you can live well at a reasonable cost. We found the cheapest countries, including rental, beer, and restaurant prices.

 Lisbon

Comptroller: Israelis buckling under high cost of living, gov't must do more

"The State of Israel is characterized by high concentration in the food market," said the comptroller. "We cannot accept the lack of action by government officials regarding concentration."

 A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.

Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

According to the Consumers’ Council, the price of olive oil in Israel jumped by 39% this year, more than any other food product.

 GIVEN THE harsh reality of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, the concept of buying locally produced olive oil has been shattered.

Israeli municipal tax to jump by 5%, biggest rise in 17 years

Local municipalities can request an exception to the updated rate set by the Interior Ministry, meaning some could charge an even higher rate if they receive approval.

House and calculator [Illustrative].