Cost of living in israel

Israeli food prices surged 19% over four years, TAU study shows

Chocolate prices rose by nearly 78%, burekas jumped by 47.5%, and coffee climbed by 26.1%, according to research tracking 80 popular supermarket products over eight years.

Dairy products in a supermarket, March 2026.
Credit card payment.

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household

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


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.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as lawmakers gather at the Knesset plenum to vote on a bill that would limit some Supreme Court power, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023.

Import reform set to cut cost of living bill drafted

The proposal's main goal is to adopt EU regulations in additional areas of food safety, including regulations regarding what information must be provided to consumers.

 Illustrative image of an empty wallet: What could be a result of Israel's very high cost of living.

Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform

This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.

 Prime Minister Netanyahu while Israel committee approves EU import reform

Eggs too expensive? This presidential candidate ad says you should blame Israel

The advert suggested that the cost of living in America was so high because funds needed to be set aside for "killing Palestinians."

Cenk Uygur gesturing while hosting The Young Turks live streaming show on June 23, 2015.

Price of electricity in Israel to rise 2.6% in February

As a result of the change, the average electricity bill will increase by about NIS 10 per month.

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.

Israelis will have to spend more when shopping abroad

The Finance Ministry seeks to scrap VAT exemption on overseas purchases, for a potential increase of NIS 3 billion in revenue; Israeli retailers welcome the move, but what about the citizens?

 Packages from abroad

Israel’s economy saw only 0.1% growth in August, worrying report says

Here's a closer look at the key factors influencing the Israeli economy as highlighted in August’s Index.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel's economy expanded by 3.1% in second quarter of 2023

Expenditure on public consumption rose by 3.8% in the second quarter, while defense consumption fell by 1.5%.

New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

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.

Rising prices and financial struggles impact High Holy Days season

IFCJ launches aid operation to support needy families amid the High Holy Days.

 An illustrative image of a financial graph and shopping bag, symbolizing rising prices and wages.