Cost of living in israel

Yaron Zelekha slams Netanyahu's economic policy, vows to cut cost of living

“The reason Bibi attacks me is that he knows that once I become Finance Minister, the public will realize that life here could have been cheaper over the past twenty years,” Zelekha said.

Professor Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party and a candidate on the joint electoral list with Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party, speaks during a press conference in the central Israeli city of Modi’in, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 15, 2026.
Dr. Yaron Zelekha, chairman of the New Economic Party, and Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview

Dairy products in a supermarket, March 2026.

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

Credit card payment.

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


Where will you find the cheapest Rosh Hashanah shopping basket?

Survey shows 35% gap between cheapest and most expensive baskets ahead of holiday.

A NIS 577.18 gap for the exact same shopping basket.

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

The survey found that 31.3% of respondents said life in Israel causes them to consider moving to another country, while 34.5% said it does not cause them to consider moving abroad at all.

People stand at the departure gate of an airport.

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

Israel to drop sheep cheese tariffs and open market to competition, while providing millions in direct support and quota compensation to local farmers.

Sheep's milk cheeses.

Israel cuts gasoline prices by 50 agorot after Smotrich approves temporary excise relief

Smotrich's order to lower gas prices will remain in effect until October 31, four days after Israel's 2026 election.

Gas station

The hidden cost of back-to-school sandwiches: Supermarket price differences revealed

From jars of chocolate spread to ketchup and yellow cheese: Differences of tens of shekels between chains for items children eat daily, showing how to save hundreds of shekels a year on the lunchbox.

When two, five, or ten shekels accumulate on each item, a family’s annual lunchbox bill looks completely different.

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

Bank of Israel Governor warns taxes must rise after rate cut; market reacts with gains on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange while business sector backs decision.

Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel.

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

In a regular school month, child-related expenses reach about NIS 8,600; in August, they can climb to roughly NIS 17,300.

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

Israel jumps to second place globally in Big Mac Index

According to the updated Big Mac Index by The Economist, Israel has climbed to second place in the world for the price of a Big Mac meal ($7.67), trailing only Switzerland.

McDonald's Big Mac

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

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

Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing CEO says prices are affected by regulation and costs, and reveals plans to enter a new sector soon.

Rami Levy store.