Free · Editable estimate
How much does a baby cost in Israel?
Sketch a first-year budget with typical Israeli figures — then adjust everything to your own situation.
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Recurring per month
₪550
Estimated first year (incl. gear)
₪11,100
Feeding—
Childcare (maon)—
Diapers & wipes₪250/mo
Clothing₪150/mo
Health & odds and ends₪150/mo
One-time gear₪4,500
Don’t forget the other side of the ledger: Bituach Leumi’s birth grant, maternity pay and child allowance offset a chunk of this. See what you’ll receive →
Rough estimate. Defaults are typical Israeli figures for orientation only; your real costs depend on brands, city, kupah and childcare. Maon (daycare) is the biggest swing — and the olim subsidy can change it substantially.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baby cost in the first year in Israel?+
Excluding childcare, the recurring essentials (diapers, feeding, clothing, odds and ends) tend to run a few hundred shekels a month, plus a one-off few thousand for gear. The single biggest variable by far is maon (daycare for under-3s) — full price can exceed the rest of the budget combined.
What helps offset the cost?+
Bituach Leumi pays a birth grant, maternity pay and a monthly child allowance, and olim are entitled to a maon subsidy. Borrowing big-ticket gear from a gemach and buying second-hand also make a real difference. Use our Bituach Leumi tool to see what you’ll receive.
Are these numbers exact?+
No — they’re editable estimates with typical Israeli defaults so you can sketch a budget. Your real costs depend on brands, your city, your kupah and your childcare choice. Adjust the figures to your situation.