Did you know that prices of grocery items in Israel vary depending on where you buy them?

For example, groceries in a makolet (grocery store/mini-market) are usually more expensive than groceries sold in a sooper (supermarket chain) and items purchased in a kiosk (smaller that a makolet) are usually the most expensive.

Furthermore, prices can vary according to region. For instance, items sold in the “sooper” chain “Yesh” are cheaper in Ramle than in Beit Shemesh.

It is generally worth checking the price of individual items to ensure you are getting the best value for your money as well as shopping around for the chain with the best overall prices.

Useful words for the Grocery Store :-


1.Mivtza – Sale or “special”

2.  Chinam – Free (of charge)

3.  Kupa – Cash till

4.  Shura – Aisle (row)

5.  Agala – Shopping trolley

6.  Sakit – Plastic bag