France vs Israel
Israel is about 22% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 95 of 100 for both.
Metric France Israel
Price level (US=100) 74.8 96.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $57,236
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $56,790
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Israel
Housing & utilities 173 269
Food 129 190
Transport 153 170
Restaurants & hotels 158 215
Health 103 204
Communication 122 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Israel
Quality-of-life score 95/100 95/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.6
Internet users 89% 88%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Israel?
Israel is more expensive: about 22% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Israel?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $128,500 in Israel, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Israel?
They score similarly, 95 and 95 out of 100 on our index.
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