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Whiskey at 75% off as Israelis unite for premium deals

A community of alcohol enthusiasts is giving up convenience and fast delivery in exchange for discounts of up to 75% by buying directly from importers and collecting bottles from fellow members, pubs and even private homes

Gilad Rusek | 02.21.26

Consumer price index falls; inflation at lowest in nearly 5 years as housing prices rise

January CPI dropped 0.3%, beating forecasts, driven by sharp declines in clothing and transport; home prices rose 0.8% in Nov-Dec, with Tel Aviv leading gains, while annual housing increases remained modest

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 02.15.26

Falafel for 10 shekels: a rare find in central Israel

In a region where food prices keep climbing, a small falafel stand on Balfour Street in Bat Yam proves that a filling street food meal for 10 shekels still exists, offering fresh salads, green falafel balls and a refreshing break from Tel Aviv prices

Kobi Rubin | 02.07.26

Israel’s economy over past 20 years: not a collapse, not a miracle — stagnation

Opinion: Israel’s economy has grown and living standards have risen, but compared with other OECD countries it has failed to realize its full potential, falling behind peers due to policy choices and a lack of deep structural reforms

Esteban Klor | 01.23.26

Cost of living crushes Israel’s middle class as one-third of households fail to make ends meet

New survey finds 40% of households cannot handle an unexpected expense, 30% live in chronic overdraft and one in five homeowners face a real risk of losing their property amid the rising cost of living

Gad Lior | 01.18.26

נשים איראניות בכיכר עירונית במרכז העיר אספהאן

An Iranian woman on lost hope and poverty: ‘hunger has turned protest into a last resort’

Young Iranians are cutting electricity use, showering less, sharing clothes and buying bread on credit as inflation, joblessness and soaring rents push them to the brink; in first-person account, Tehran woman describes why protest has become last resort

Azita, Tehran | 01.13.26

New year price hikes drive up cost of living nationwide

From electricity and water to property taxes, food and electric vehicles, a broad wave of state-led price hikes takes effect on January 1, with tax relief promised only later if the 2026 budget is approved in March

Gad Lior | 01.01.26

From groceries to gas: Israelis face painful price hikes in 2026

Economists say price hikes, frozen tax brackets and benefit cuts taking effect Jan. 1 could cost Israeli families 800 to 1,200 shekels a month, offsetting limited tax relief and hitting middle- and lower-income households hardest

Gad Lior | 12.14.25

How much it really costs to keep the Sabbath

Since October 7, more Israelis have embraced Shabbat observance, driving a surge in demand for Sabbath-friendly products, from electric hot plates and water urns to pre-cut toilet paper, espresso machines and even Shabbat-compatible flights

Shoshana Chen | 11.14.25

Israel Consumer Price Index falls 0.6% in September; annual inflation drops to 2.5%

Home prices fall for sixth straight month; rent and fresh vegetables rise; central bank expected to cut interest rate in November

Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 10.15.25

Israel’s annual inflation slows to 3.1% as housing prices continue to drop

Overseas travel jumped 11.9% and domestic vacations rose 6.3% in July, while fresh vegetables and fruits fell 0.9% and clothing and footwear dropped 4.2%; rents rose 2.6% for renewing tenants and 5.4% for new tenants

Gad Lior | 08.16.25

Israelis enter Palestinian towns looking for deals on goods and services

Amid rising cost of living, more Israelis are illegally entering Palestinian towns in search of cheaper goods and services; Security officials warn the trend, fueled by a false sense of calm, poses serious risks and violates the ban on entering Area A of the West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.10.25

Tel Aviv in top 10 for most expensive cities to buy a house, survey finds

Deutsche Bank reviewed cities around the world, finding Tel Aviv the 8th most expensive for housing and 10th most expensive in general out of 69 cities surveyed; the bank explains the high cost due to large population on a small area, a blooming hi-tech industry and too much regulation

Hila Tsion | 07.07.25

As more people leave Israel than ever, some choose to make it their home

Citing security concerns, cost of living and frustration with growing entanglement of religion and state, one woman chose New Zealand for safety and stability; another left a comfortable life in the Netherlands, saying her heart still belongs in Israel

Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash | 01.01.25

Planning your move to Israel? Here’s what it costs and how to prepare

New immigrants to Israel face high living costs, cultural hurdles and job market challenges, often tied to language barriers; Belong, a private firm aiding Aliyah, offers guidance on rights, integration and financial planning, easing the transition into Israeli life

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.01.24

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