Cost of living in israel
The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household
A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.
Where will you find the cheapest Rosh Hashanah shopping basket?
Men more likely than women to say Israel challenges cause them to consider emigration - poll
The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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Netanyahu, Smotrich blame each other for price hikes
"It is inconceivable that the concern for the PA and terror funds that it pays to families of terrorists will be more important than the citizens of Israel," Smotrich wrote.
