Israel, paid in CHF.
Ancient cities, beaches and desert in a country the size of New Jersey, at western European prices.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −5.0%. Local prices: +2.0%.
- Lean
- CHF 86
- Comfort
- CHF 400
The short answerIn CHF, as of November 12, 2026
Israel: as of November 12, 2026, 6.3% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in CHF (Swiss franc), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −5.0%, and prices in the country rose +2.0%. A mid-range day costs about CHF 181 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+5.3%) and SEK did worst (−7.3%).
What CHF buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$318+5.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 2,079+5.1%
- South African randR 3,611+4.3%
- British pound£164+1.0%
- UAE dirhamAED 798+0.8%
- Singapore dollarS$279+0.2%
- US dollar$217+0.2%
- Mexican pesoMX$4,047−1.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$391−1.2%
- Canadian dollarC$310−2.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,703−2.3%
- Indian rupee₹20,400−4.2%
- Brazilian realR$1,213−4.5%
- Japanese yen¥34,700−4.5%
- Euro€196−4.6%
- Danish kronekr 1,466−5.7%
- Swiss francCHF 181−6.3%
- Swedish kronakr 2,169−7.3%
Booking a trip: Israel
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