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Israelis Spend Most Abroad on Shopping, Japan Tops Average Spending Per Traveler
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
In July 2026, Israelis spent the largest share of their overseas money on shopping, with Japan leading in average spending per traveler and Thailand being the most popular destination. Convenience stores and public transport are top merchant categories, while cash usage is highest in Thailand.
- 01One-third of Israeli overseas spending goes to shopping and retail, exceeding dining expenses.
- 02Japan leads in average spending per traveler with about 4,302 shekels spent.
- 03Thailand is the most popular destination for Israeli travelers, with 18% making purchases there.
- 04Japanese convenience stores and New York public transport are top merchant categories.
- 05Over 70% of currency exchanges by Israelis abroad convert to US dollars.
- 06Thailand has the highest cash usage among Israeli travelers, over one-third of spending.
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