How expensive is Israel?
Is Israel really that expensive?
Israel is known for having a high cost of living. It definitely has it's fair share of expensive products such as toothpaste, nuts, and eating out, but what is CHEAP about living in Israel?
1. Phone plans- The cost of an unlimited call/text phone plan with International calls to over 15 countries is ONLY $10/month! *
2. Internet- Unlimited home high-speed internet only costs $15/month!
3. Health care- Unlimited health care coverage, that includes all surgeries, any type of screening such as MRI, unlimited doctors appointments, 2 dental cleanings/year and 70% off all other dental procedures, and an affordable price cap on even the most expensive medications for ONLY $10-20/month!
4. Education- Hebrew University School Tuition for Israelis is ONLY $2,750 per YEAR! (that's 2 semesters!) This is true for all public Universities in the country. For people who make Aliyah, higher education is FREE!**
5. Transportation- A local bus ride is only $1.5.
*All princes in USD.
**Israel Ministry of Absorption will pay for one full degree for any person under 30 that starts studying within 2 years of making Aliyah.
