Food prices

Iranian worker’s suicide attempt exposes Islamic regime's economic crisis, expert says

A 35-year-old man, one of 20 employees laid off because of wartime conditions, attempted to take his life in Mahshahr after the Labor Department failed to respond to his requests.

An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026
Housing Market.

Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says

McDonald's Big Mac

Israel jumps to second place globally in Big Mac Index

Apartment prices continue to fall.

CBS: Apartment prices in sharp decline, rent skyrockets


It's the Same Same in this authentic Asian restaurant in Ra'anana - review

The price for main dishes ranges between NIS 45 and NIS 55 so it’s an inexpensive but very enjoyable night out.

 Same Same restaurant in Ra'anana

Carrefour sticks price warnings on food to shame suppliers

Since Monday, Carrefour has marked 26 products in its stores in France with labels reading, "This product has seen its volume or weight fall and the effective price by the supplier rise."

 FRESH OPTION for your morning coffee: Carrefour’s new branch in Beit Hakerem.

Putin, Erdogan to discuss stalled Ukraine grain deal amid rising food prices

The halt of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, previously brokered by the UN and Turkey, has caused global food prices to surge after months of stability.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meet on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA), in Astana, Kazakhstan October 13, 2022.

Israel's dairy quandary: Empty supermarket shelves amid high production

Farmers and economic experts dissect the paradoxical crisis in Israel's dairy sector.

 A statue of a cow painted in the colours of dairy firm Tnuva's logo stands outside the company's logistic centre in the southern town of Kiryat Malachi, Israel May 22, 2014.

Are Israel’s import standards too high for its own good?

The government wants to reform Israel’s import standards – but is there any hope for success while the Standards Institution stands in the way?

 RIDICULOUS: HEINZ introduced ketchup in 1876, but the product’s labeling has been downgraded in Israel to ‘tomato seasoning’ by the SII.

Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?

A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?

 ‘In nearly every category, Israelis can buy a lot less with their incomes than the average person in the OECD’

Israel's Consumer Price Index rises by 0.2%, lower than forecast

The Central Bureau of Statistics did observe a staggering 11% rise in prices of fresh fruit, while prices of vegetables dropped 2.9%.

 Fruit and vegetables in a supermarket.

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.

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.

The cost of living continues to rise despite gov't promises - editorial

As the government prepares to pass the budget, it should not forget its pledge to voters before the last election to rein in the cost of living.

 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.