Cost of living in israel

Israel's 26th Knesset has an opportunity to get to work - editorial

Israel cannot afford to wait for coalition negotiations to conclude. The newly elected Knesset must begin addressing urgent national challenges without delay.

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026
Israel's Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10B reform.

Tax Authority prepares a NIS 10 Billion economic plan for the incoming government

Half of Israelis to forgo purchases in November sales.

Half of Israelis to forgo purchases in November sales

A rainbow-sprinkled doughnut.

Pistachio, chocolate and a price freeze: Israel’s Hanukkah doughnut season begins


Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor

For more than 3,000 Israeli families, the gift of infant formula from Colel Chabad means more than nourishment; it’s one weight off their shoulders during their hardest days

RABBI EFRAIM DUCHMAN of Colel Chabad’s New York office inspects the baby formula in the Colel Chabad Slager Logistics Center in Be’er Tuvia

More expensive than Berlin and even Paris: Tel Aviv breaks a new cost of living record

The cost of dating in Europe has soared in recent years. Switzerland and Scandinavia are the most expensive, and Tel Aviv is also among the most expensive cities in the world.

 A couple on a date

Breaking Israel’s oligopoly: How consumer welfare can save the economy - opinion

It is long past time to place the Israeli citizen – the worker, the parent, the student, the small business owner – at the center of the economy.

 A SHOPPER examines dairy products at the Shufersal Deal Katzrin branch on the Golan Heights in 2023.

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

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

Bus and train fares in Israel will significantly rise this Friday to fund the “Transportation Justice” reform, though the quality of public transport will remain low.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Will it benefit consumers? Agreement between Dalia Energy and Amisragas

According to the agreement, Amisragaz will promote electricity sales to private customers, based on pre-determined quantities and with a gradual increase according to actual sales performance.

 Dalia Energy

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

Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.

 Leket's packages for goods.

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