Israel vs United States
United States is about 4% pricier than Israel overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 96.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Israel United States
Price level (US=100) 96.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel United States
Housing & utilities 269 215
Food 190 117
Transport 170 116
Restaurants & hotels 215 142
Health 204 208
Communication 107 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel United States
Quality-of-life score 95/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 5.8
Internet users 88% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 4% pricier than Israel overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $104,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or United States?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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