Cost of living in israel

Breaking Israel’s oligopoly: How consumer welfare can save the economy - opinion

It is long past time to place the Israeli citizen – the worker, the parent, the student, the small business owner – at the center of the economy.

 A SHOPPER examines dairy products at the Shufersal Deal Katzrin branch on the Golan Heights in 2023.
 Osem plant in Shoam

Osem raises prices on essentials as raw material costs soar

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Israeli public transport fares to rise for second time in less than a year

 Dalia Energy

Will it benefit consumers? Agreement between Dalia Energy and Amisragas


The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion

Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.

 Leket's packages for goods.

Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

No more free: Super-Pharm's new trick

Super-Pharm now charges NIS 4.90 for online orders with self-pickup, unless the order exceeds NIS 150.

 Super-Pharm branch

Coffee prices soar to a 50-year high: How will It impact Israelis?

Global coffee prices have reached a 50-year high, threatening Israel's 1.5 billion-shekel coffee market.

Coffee

Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations

With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.

 BARUCH LIEBERMAN, the founder of Haverim L’Refuah (Friends for Health.)

HaStock acquires toy stores Red Pirate and Toys R Us

HaStock described the move as a significant milestone, poised to benefit Israeli consumers by addressing the high cost of every day items.

 Toys R Us brand in Israel.

After Strauss: Another food giant raises prices by up to 16%

Unilever will raise chocolate prices by 12%-16% starting January 1, including Klik snacks, following Strauss's recent cocoa and coffee price hikes.

Supermarket shopping

Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says

The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Yes increases prices: Extra charges for premium channels and VOD

First Published: YES is raising prices by NIS 5 for premium and VOD packages starting in January, citing higher VAT and production costs.

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Without wars, without traffic: The cheap places Israelis are fleeing to

While prices rise in Israel, there are still places in Europe where you can live well at a reasonable cost. We found the cheapest countries, including rental, beer, and restaurant prices.

 Lisbon

Comptroller: Israelis buckling under high cost of living, gov't must do more

"The State of Israel is characterized by high concentration in the food market," said the comptroller. "We cannot accept the lack of action by government officials regarding concentration."

 A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.