Cost of living

Israel is quite expensive. General living expenses for a student per year is approximately 25,000 NIS (6,000 US$) to 34,000 NIS (8,000 US$).

Some examples :
Rent (room per week) : 209 NIS = 50 US$
Bus fare : 8 NIS = 1.92 US$
Meal : 15 to 105 NIS = 3 (sandwich) to 25 US$ (mid-range restaurant)
Coffee : 10 NIS = 2.40 US$
Cinema : 20 NIS = 4.80 US$