Coca-Cola costs more in Israel than the US, according to an examination by “Globes” on the basis of receipts sent by readers. US consumers pay NIS 4.50-5.50 for a 1.5-liter bottle of Coke, compared with NIS 6.30-6.40 paid by Israelis – 38-42% more.
The comparison was made between the cost of Coke at Wal-Mart, Cosco, and Target in the US and Shufersal Direct and Mega Direct in Israel. The cost of Coca-Cola Zero is 44-49% more in Israel and the cost of Coca-Cola Diet is up to 66% more.
The difference exists after taking into account differences in content and packaging, currency conversion, and adding 18% to the US (to cover VAT in Israel).
The “Globes” investigation found that the cost of Coca-Cola in a six pack is 34-37.5% more in Israel than in the US: NIS 30.70-31.90 in Israel compared with NIS 23.20 at Costco.
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(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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6 Responses
The simple solution: Don’t buy Coca-Cola. Is this even newsworthy? Are we talking about a dietary staple?
All kind of food costs more in israel.
The must interesting thing is that the food that comes from Israel to New York costs cheaper over here then in israel even with the expense of shipping etc.
Drink coke and enjoy life
What’s the groyseh gedilla? Just about EVERYTHING costs more in EY.
This is a non-issue. Israel should start importing mayim chaim cola.
Good morning. All food items cost 40% more in Israel.