cost of living

Moshe Kahlon's New Party to Focus on Cost of Living, Housing

'The concept of 'monopoly' needs to disappear,' former Likud minister states, in remarks over plans for his new political party.

Living on the Edge: Nearly 2/3 of Israelis are Often Overdrawn

Shocking figures reveal many Israelis living constantly in the red; Bank of Israel wants to know why.

Top 10% Make 8.5% More Than Bottom 10%, Numbers Show

Israel's poor are not getting ahead - but they are not falling behind, either, new numbers from the Central Bureau of Statistics show.

Herzog: Lapid a 'Human Shield' For PM's Budgetary Decisions

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's business deals, placement of Lapid as minister are 'political ploys' that hurt the people .

Moshe Kahlon Officially Leaves Likud to Form New Party

Former minister officially cancels Likud membership in move needed to start new Knesset party, after Monday announcement.

Kahlon Vows to Fix Cost of Living When He Returns to Politics

Former minister reiterates intent to form new party, says cost of living 'needs to be dealt with.'

Man Behind Berlin Facebook Campaign 'Shocked' at Uproar

25 year-old from Tel Aviv area revealed to be man behind emigration campaign; says he simply wanted to point out cost of living gap.

Head of Berlin Protest: Lapid Destroyed Our Chances to Buy Homes

Head of Facebook campaign urging Israelis to move to Berlin fires back at Finance Minister who criticized the campaign.

Knesset to End Price-Fixing on Vegetables, Chicken

MKs work to close legal loophole allowing stores, venders to collaborate on prices of farm products.

Minister Calls for State Discounts for Young Parents

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman pushes VAT exemption for young apartment buyers, IDF vets; also subsidized daycare.

Bennett: Cost of Living – The Most Important Issue

Minister of Economy takes on industrialists upset by his pro-competition measures.

Protests in Tel Aviv: 'Our Children Have No Future'

Protests erupt in Tel Aviv's Rabin square against high cost of living; local Israelis joined by MKs, actors in public outcry.

Analyst: Farmers’ ‘Cartels’ Mean Israelis Pay More

Analyst: Israelis pay 25% more due to powerful agricultural lobbies. The solution is simple – but won’t be easy.

Bank Fees Down in 2013

Bank of Israel report lists banks with the highest, lowest fees for 2013.

Bennett Takes On Café Price-Fixing

Minister of Economy reacts to report that Israeli coffee chains agreed not to lower prices in face of competition.

Bennett: Imports Will Bring Down Cost of Living

The government promised lower prices, and on Monday it will try to begin to fulfill its promise.

Netanyahu to Port Unions: The Monopoly is Over

Netanyahu, Lapid and Katz announce opening of two new ports. ‘2,000 men can’t shut down the country anymore.’

Lapid: In Case You Missed it – Cottage Cheese is Cheaper

Finance Minister takes pride in reduced price of cottage cheese. High prices sparked 2011 boycott movement.

Minister: Don’t Buy New Cars! Prices to Drop

Transportation Minister tells Israelis not to buy new cars. ‘Wait until we break import monopoly.’

Bennett: Cost of Living Already Coming Down

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday was named as chairman of a ministerial committee to reduce the cost of living in Israel

Bennett Cuts Price of Bread

Price of plain white bread to fall for the first time in four years.

Bennett’s First Speech: ‘Fearless Leadership’

Naftali Bennett takes on tycoons, unions and the Rabbinate in his first Knesset speech, and calls for “fearless leadership.”

Steinitz Slams Israeli Media: ‘Truth’ a Forgotten Word

Finance Minister Steinitz slams Israel's mainstream media dishonesty, particularly over social protests and US-Israel relations..

Government Ads: We Lowered Cost of Living

As ‘social justice’ protests continue, government unveils ads revealing drop in the cost of living.

Tel Aviv Ranked Middle East's Most Expensive City

Tel Aviv is the Middle East’s most expensive city and the 31st most expensive city in the world for expats, a cost of living survey says.

Gas Price Goes Up – but Only to 8.00 NIS

Netanyahu and Steinitz reduce excise tax by 15 agorot per liter, price rises to 8.00 NIS, not 8.15 as planned.

Trajtenberg: Israelis Not Feeling Growth, Govt. to Blame

Trajtenberg says successive governments let prices skyrocket, leaving Israelis facing the same struggles despite economic growth.

MK: Hareidim Won't Accept Trachtenberg Plans

The Trachtenberg committee has plans for the economy, but Hareidim, who feel they are unrepresented, may reject them.