Cost of living in israel

Osem raises prices on essentials as raw material costs soar

Coffee, baby formula, and snacks are among the Osem products that will see price increases of up to 9%.

 Osem plant in Shoam
 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Israeli public transport fares to rise for second time in less than a year

 Dalia Energy

Will it benefit consumers? Agreement between Dalia Energy and Amisragas

 Leket's packages for goods.

The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion


Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

No more free: Super-Pharm's new trick

Super-Pharm now charges NIS 4.90 for online orders with self-pickup, unless the order exceeds NIS 150.

 Super-Pharm branch

Coffee prices soar to a 50-year high: How will It impact Israelis?

Global coffee prices have reached a 50-year high, threatening Israel's 1.5 billion-shekel coffee market.

Coffee

Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations

With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.

 BARUCH LIEBERMAN, the founder of Haverim L’Refuah (Friends for Health.)

HaStock acquires toy stores Red Pirate and Toys R Us

HaStock described the move as a significant milestone, poised to benefit Israeli consumers by addressing the high cost of every day items.

 Toys R Us brand in Israel.

After Strauss: Another food giant raises prices by up to 16%

Unilever will raise chocolate prices by 12%-16% starting January 1, including Klik snacks, following Strauss's recent cocoa and coffee price hikes.

Supermarket shopping

Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says

The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Yes increases prices: Extra charges for premium channels and VOD

First Published: YES is raising prices by NIS 5 for premium and VOD packages starting in January, citing higher VAT and production costs.

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Without wars, without traffic: The cheap places Israelis are fleeing to

While prices rise in Israel, there are still places in Europe where you can live well at a reasonable cost. We found the cheapest countries, including rental, beer, and restaurant prices.

 Lisbon

Comptroller: Israelis buckling under high cost of living, gov't must do more

"The State of Israel is characterized by high concentration in the food market," said the comptroller. "We cannot accept the lack of action by government officials regarding concentration."

 A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.

Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

According to the Consumers’ Council, the price of olive oil in Israel jumped by 39% this year, more than any other food product.

 GIVEN THE harsh reality of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, the concept of buying locally produced olive oil has been shattered.