General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $6 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 17% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $35000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 12-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 100.4/MBits |
| Tld | .il |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 95.2% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type H |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Saturday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Shufersal |
| Pharmacy | Super-Pharm |
| Drugstore | Be |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Falafel | Deep-fried chickpea balls | $5-$10 |
| Hummus | Chickpea dip | $5-$10 |
| Shawarma | Grilled meat wrapped in pita bread | $10-$15 |
| Sabich | Pita bread filled with fried eggplant, hummus, tahini, and vegetables | $5-$10 |
| Bourekas | Pastry filled with cheese, spinach, or potato | $5-$10 |
| Malabi | Milk pudding | $5-$10 |
| Knafeh | Sweet pastry made with shredded filo dough, cheese, and syrup | $5-$10 |
| Baklava | Sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | $5-$10 |
| Turkish coffee | Strong, bitter coffee | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Arak | Anise-flavored spirit similar to ouzo | 5-10 |
| Beer | Israel has a thriving craft beer scene with many local breweries to choose from | 6-12 |
| Coffee | Israel is known for its strong coffee culture, with many different types of coffee to try | 3-5 |
| Fruit juice | Fresh fruit juices are widely available and a great way to cool down on a hot day | 3-5 |
| Limonana | A refreshing lemonade-mint drink | 3-5 |
| Sabra Beer | A popular Israeli beer brand | 6-10 |
| Taybeh Beer | A Palestinian beer brand that is also popular in Israel | 6-10 |
| Wine | Israel has a growing wine industry with many different types of wine to try | 10-25 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hamsa | A hand-shaped amulet believed to bring good luck and protection | $5-$20 |
| Mezuzah | A small case containing a parchment with verses from the Torah, affixed to doorposts | $10-$50 |
| Star of David | A six-pointed star, a symbol of Judaism | $5-$20 |
| Dead Sea Mud | Mineral-rich mud from the Dead Sea, known for its therapeutic properties | $10-$30 |
| Olive Wood Carvings | Intricate carvings made from olive wood, often depicting religious or cultural scenes | $20-$100 |
| Jerusalem Stone Jewelry | Jewelry made from Jerusalem stone, a distinctive white limestone | $20-$100 |
| Israeli Ceramics | Handcrafted ceramics with traditional or modern designs | $15-$50 |
| Judaica | Religious items such as prayer shawls, kippahs, and Torah scrolls | $20-$500 |
| Israeli Wine | Award-winning wines from Israel’s renowned wineries | $15-$50 |
| Dead Sea Salt | Mineral-rich salt from the Dead Sea, used for bathing and skincare | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashanah | Late September/early October | Jewish New Year |
| Yom Kippur | Late September/early October | Day of Atonement |
| Sukkot | Late September/early October | Feast of Tabernacles |
| Simchat Torah | Late September/early October | Rejoicing of the Law |
| Hanukkah | Late November/early December | Festival of Lights |
| Purim | Late February/early March | Commemorates the deliverance of the Jews from Haman’s plot to destroy them |
| Passover | Late March/early April | Commemorates the Exodus from Egypt |
| Shavuot | Late May/early June | Festival of Weeks |
| Tisha B’Av | Late July/early August | Fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Yedioth Ahronoth |
| Online news | Ynet |
| Tv | Channel 12 |
| Radio | Galgalatz |