Israel Faces 11% Price Surge Since Government Formation, Second Most Expensive Big Mac Globally

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Since the current Israeli government took office, prices have risen sharply, with food costs up 15% and Israel ranking second globally in Big Mac prices. Despite promises, no monopolies have been dismantled, and free early childhood education remains unimplemented. The government's cost of living cabinet has met infrequently, underscoring a disconnect between pledges and action.

• 01Consumer prices in Israel rose 11% since the current government formed, with food prices up 15%.
• 02No monopolies have been dismantled despite government promises to do so.
• 03Netanyahu's pledge for free education for ages zero to three remains unfulfilled.
• 04Fuel prices have remained nearly stable over the past four years.
• 05Israel ranks second globally in Big Mac prices, after Switzerland.
• 06The government's cost of living cabinet has met rarely since its formation.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israel Faces 11% Price Surge Since Government Formation, Second Most Expensive Big Mac Globally

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israel Faces 11% Price Surge Since Government Formation Amid Unmet Economic Promises

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew9 hours ago

Israel Ranks Second Highest Globally in Big Mac Price Amid Cost of Living Debate

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Ranks Second Most Expensive for Big Mac Globally After Switzerland

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Ranks Second Globally in Big Mac Index, Behind Switzerland

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Ranks Second Highest Worldwide in Big Mac Price Index After Switzerland

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Ranks Second Highest Worldwide in Big Mac Price Index After Switzerland

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Ranks Second Most Expensive Globally in Big Mac Index Reflecting High Food Costs

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