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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

Zara Israel's new policy costs customers more

Customers are surprised to learn they must pay for items exchanged and wait 14 days to be reimbursed; Zara Israel walks away from practice in most markets and by most retailers who allow the exchange of items at no cost to shoppers

Meirav Crystal | 11.05.24

Government to remove duty tax on imported honey ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Finance Ministry aims to push for a three-month tax-free period but won't require retailers to lower prices; Turkish ban on imports expected to impact prices

Meirav Crystal | 08.27.24

Blame it on the war: Tel Aviv drops 20 places on most livable cities index

Economist's annual index places largest city in central Israel in 112th place down from its previous ranking of 92, citing high instability and cost of living as war continues

Ynet | 06.30.24

קנצלר גרמניה אולף שולץ נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון

European Parliament elections: Macron and Scholz humbled, Meloni riding high

Nationalist and far-right parties gain significant clout following vote, sending shock waves across Europe; concerns about immigration, cost of living and Ukraine war have tipped the scales in the right’s favor

Ynet | 06.11.24

Is Israel really the most expensive country?

The OECD said Israel is the most expensive place to live, but it might not be possible to accurately compare different countries when it comes to cost if living, expert tells Ynet

Tzachi Sade | 08.29.23

Israel tops OECD's most expensive countries to live in

Hebrew University expert says currency value trends explain short-term hikes but long-term trajectory must be attributed to the balance of payments and the influx of foreign currency in the high-tech sector but not in others

Adiel Eithan Mustaki | 08.27.23

Housing Ministry's Haredi chief takes on Israel's real estate woes

Yehuda Morgenstern made an unconventional and remarkable journey from a yeshiva in Bnei Brak to leading the Housing Ministry; In Ynet interview, he underscores secular-Haredi bridges, addresses rental costs and discusses Israel's persistent high home prices

Hila Tsion | 08.11.23

Government unveils goals for 2023: Cost of living, infrastructure and digitalization

Targets include 36% increase in clearance rate of criminal cases in Arab sector, approval of 40,000 firearm permits and 86% employment rate among non-Haredi Jews; However, despite past promises, outline lacks measurable goals for reducing living costs

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.23

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