Raising a Child in Israel Now Costs Over One Million Shekels, Burdening Middle-Class Families

By מעיין פרתי

First reported by N12 · Aug 5, 2026

What happened

Raising a child in Israel in 2026 costs over one million shekels on average, from birth to military service completion, placing heavy financial strain on middle-class families who often rely on parental support to manage expenses.

• 01Raising a child in Israel now costs over one million shekels from birth to age 21.
• 02Initial baby-related expenses can exceed 22,000 shekels before birth.
• 03Monthly costs in early childhood average 7,100 shekels, totaling over 426,000 shekels in five years.
• 04School-age children incur monthly expenses around 4,860 shekels, including education and activities.
• 05Teen and military service years bring additional costs for electronics, social activities, and parental support.
• 06Many families depend on grandparents' financial help to afford child-rearing expenses.

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N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026

Raising a Child in Israel Now Costs Over One Million Shekels, Burdening Middle-Class Families

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026

Raising a Child in Israel Now Costs Over One Million Shekels, Burdening Middle-Class Families

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