Israel vs Netherlands
Israel is about 17% pricier than Netherlands overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 79.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 96.1 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Netherlands
Housing & utilities 269 195
Food 190 115
Transport 170 165
Restaurants & hotels 215 162
Health 204 151
Communication 107 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.7
Internet users 88% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Netherlands?
Israel is more expensive: about 17% pricier than Netherlands overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $82,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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