Israel vs Spain
Israel is about 36% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Spain
Price level (US=100) 96.1 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Spain
Housing & utilities 269 148
Food 190 114
Transport 170 131
Restaurants & hotels 215 111
Health 204 123
Communication 107 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Spain
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.7
Internet users 88% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Spain?
Israel is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $64,500 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
Salary check
A $100,000 lifestyle in Israel would cost about
$64,500
in Spain. Run your real salary →