South KoreaSouth Korea

Israel

Compared with South Korea, using real observed prices.

Baseline: South KoreaSouth Korea = 1×

IsraelIsrael vs South KoreaSouth Korea
Overall verdict

IsraelIsrael is about 1.67× South KoreaSouth Korea.

Average across 4 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs South KoreaSouth Korea = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is South Korea. 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 South KoreaSouth Korea South Korea = 1× IsraelIsrael is pricier →
  • 🎟 Leisure 1 item
    ×1.81
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.74
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.70
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.46

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×1.81
    IsraelIsrael ₩119,216 ILS 249
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩66,000 KRW 66,000
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.78
    IsraelIsrael ₩3,950 USD 2.535
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩2,223 USD 1.427
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.70
    IsraelIsrael ₩3,750 USD 2.407
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩2,205 USD 1.415
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.70
    IsraelIsrael ₩9,354 ILS 20
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩5,500 KRW 5,500
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.46
    IsraelIsrael ₩278 USD 0.185
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩191 USD 0.127
    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
+57%
in KRW

It rose 18% in local currency, but 57% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Israel's inflation.