Average Vacation Expenses in Israel
7.4%
— value growth in dollar since 2016
The Shekel to dollar ratio has grown to a three-year high in recent weeks, growing 7.4% since 2016. Tight pricing controls and trade restrictions have propped up prices across the board in Israel. Still, regardless of this pricing control, only eating out and getting groceries ended up being in the top quarter of the expensiveness rankings, making the Jewish holy land a relatively cheaper travel destination.
| New York (JFK) — Tel Aviv (TLV) |
$1,697.10* |
| Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger |
Flight per 100/km: $18.52 |
| Drinks & Dining |
$96.07 |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
$15.92 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
$51.45 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
$10.57 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
$7.82 |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) |
$6.98 |
| Cappuccino (Regular) |
$3.33 |
| Groceries |
$19.14 |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
$5.96 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
$1.57 |
| Eggs (12) |
$3.48 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$5.43 |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.09 |
| Banana (1 lb) |
$0.92 |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.69 |
| Local transit |
$3.45 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.65 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
$1.80 |
| Recreation |
$26.80 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
$15.63 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
$11.17 |
| Accommodation Average |
$132.65 |
| Hotels |
$146.29 |
| Airbnb |
$119.00 |
* Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided by Kiwi.com's flight price index to the mileage from New York City's JFK airport to the stated country's capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.
