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.

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A NIS 577.18 gap for the exact same shopping basket.

Where will you find the cheapest Rosh Hashanah shopping basket?

People stand at the departure gate of an airport.

Men more likely than women to say Israel challenges cause them to consider emigration - poll

Sheep's milk cheeses.

The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices


Israeli public becoming less optimistic about national security - poll

The Israeli Voice Index found that most Israelis are dissatisfied with the government's handling of nearly every field.

 IDF soldiers cast their votes in a ballot box of the Golan Brigade 474 for Israel's general election at the Sa'ar military base in central Golan Heights on November 1, 2022.

2023 summer trends: From unique accommodations to popular flavors, fashion

Discover the latest trends sweeping the nation, from innovative accommodations to mouthwatering ice cream flavors and stylish fashion statements.

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Temperatures are rising, and so is the cost of McDonald's ice cream

With yet another price hike for the fast food chain, it's not just the sudden cold of biting into ice cream that will give you a headache.

(FILE PHOTO) A food delivery man waits outside a McDonalds restaurant in Tel Aviv. April 18, 2020

Israel's Health, Finance ministries to freeze rise in medication prices

In order to freeze the price increase, Israeli law requires the approval of the finance and health ministers, as well as the ratification of the Health Committee.

 An ultra-orthodox haredi Jewish man shops for medicine at the local pharmacy in Tzfat, Northern Israel

Netanyahu must focus on lowering Israel's cost of living - editorial

We can only hope that the prime minister and his new committee will use this opportunity to focus on seriously tackling the issue that clearly tops the national agenda for most Israelis.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the government's weekly government meeting.

Why are dairy products so expensive, and is there a shortage?

According to the CEO of Milk Producers Association, the dairy shortage isn’t connected to the rising costs, and should be temporary.

 Is the price of milk in Israel only going to continue to rise? (illustrative)

Israel's cabinet approves Netanyahu-led committee to tackle cost of living crisis

Opposition MKs say that such a committee already exists and hasn't been convened since the government's formation in December.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he convenes a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, June 4, 2023

Gas, milk prices continue to rise

The increases are the latest in a series of recent price hikes.

 Illustration image of a man fueling his car at a gas station, in Jerusalem, on June 28, 2022.

Israeli watchdog seeks data from banks in interest rate probe

Israel's aggressive policy-tightening cycle has sparked anger among its citizens as mortgage, loan payments and the cost of living have soared, with inflation staying around 5%.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

High cost of living is the issue that most concerns Israelis - survey

60% of Israelis polled blame the government for egregious living costs. Also of concern to respondents were judicial system reforms and national security.

 Israelis protest against the soaring housing prices in Tel Aviv and cost of living, on July 2, 2022.