cost of living in israel

High cost of living by far most important issue for gov't to treat - poll

Numbers break down differently for people who would vote opposition and people who would vote coalition.

'Economic hell': High prices push Israelis to poverty, exile - opinion

Unlike the US or Canada, where there is abundant affordable property for rentals, Israel is overcrowded and expensive. Over the last 15 years, the price of homes in Israel went up by 8% annually.

By SHOSHANA TITA
28/04/2023

Cosmetics competition reform will open market, lower prices - Health Ministry

The ministry said it is reducing the regulatory burden in the field while protecting public health from cosmetics that could be harmful to health.

Cost of living in Israel, Palestinian territories continues to climb

The rapid increase in the cost of living will push the most vulnerable households in thePalestinian Authority further into poverty and weaken their ability to access sufficient food.

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
28/03/2023
THE COURTYARD of the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem.

Grapevine: Uncut cord

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

VAT exemption for online shopping gains support amid cost of living crisis

As part of the steps required to curb the cost of living in Israel, the State Comptroller recommended expanding the VAT exemption for internet shopping from abroad.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
15/03/2023

Israeli apartment rents rising at fastest rate since 2008

Inflation is another factor pushing up rents, with a clear pattern of substantial rent increases emerging.

By ARIK MIROVSKY/GLOBES/TNS
02/03/2023
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