United StatesUnited States

Israel

Compared with United States, using real observed prices.

Baseline: United StatesUnited States = 1×

IsraelIsrael vs United StatesUnited States
Overall verdict

IsraelIsrael is about 1.29× United StatesUnited States.

Average across 4 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs United StatesUnited States = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is United States. A bar running right means Israel is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than United StatesUnited States United States = 1× IsraelIsrael is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.98
  • 🎟 Leisure 1 item
    ×1.36
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.04
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.98

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

In Israel, Gasoline 1L costs 2.2× what it does in United States — but Electricity 1kWh (household) costs only 1.0×. What is expensive here is energy, not the goods that carry a world price.

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×2.21
    IsraelIsrael $2.54 USD 2.535
    United StatesUnited States $1.15 USD 1.146
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.78
    IsraelIsrael $2.41 USD 2.407
    United StatesUnited States $1.36 USD 1.356
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×1.36
    IsraelIsrael $81.50 ILS 249
    United StatesUnited States $59.99 USD 59.99
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.04
    IsraelIsrael $6.36 ILS 20
    United StatesUnited States $6.12 USD 6.12
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.98
    IsraelIsrael $0.19 USD 0.185
    United StatesUnited States $0.19 USD 0.188
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Israel

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+18%
in ILS
17 → 20
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+23%
in USD

It rose 18% in local currency, but 23% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Israel's inflation.