Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 35,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,400,000 ILS)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 28,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 1,120,000 ILS)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 32,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1,920,000 ILS)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 26,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 1,560,000 ILS)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 30,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2,400,000 ILS)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 25,000 ILS per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 2,000,000 ILS)
- Corporate Tax
- 23% (Standard rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 25% to 30% depending on shareholder status
- Tax System
- Personal tax is residency-based; 10-year tax holiday for new residents (Olim)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 50% (Inc. 3% surtax on high earners)
- VAT
- 17%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to Israeli residents holding foreign companies
- Property Tax
- Arnona (Municipal tax), approx. 50-80 ILS per m² per year
- Property Transaction Tax
- Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) ranging from 0% to 10% based on value
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; however, 10-year foreign income exemption for Olim
Essentials
- City
- Ra'anana, Central District, Israel
- Population
- Approximately 80,000
- Internet Speed
- Avg 300-500 Mbps (Fiber available widely via Bezeq or Hot)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 3.65 ILS, 1 EUR ≈ 3.95 ILS (Israeli New Shekel)
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and high quality throughout the city
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/H/M sockets
- SIM Card
- Partner, Cellcom, or Wecom (approx. 50 ILS for 100GB)
- Banking for Expats
- Bank Leumi, Bank Hapoalim, and digital options like Revolut or Wise
- Accommodation
- High-end residential apartments, boutique rentals via Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Exceedingly high; Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Sublet.co.il (avg $120-$180/night for city center)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hotel Ra'anana (approx. 450 ILS/night); limited hostel options
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ahuza Street (Central) for proximity to shops and cafes
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Kiryat Eshkol or near the Ra'anana Industrial Zone for tech vibes
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Regus Ra'anana (Zarhin St 13) - approx. 120 ILS/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Arcaffe (Ahuza St 142) - Excellent Wi-Fi and ample seating
- Networking Events
- Tech Talk Ra'anana meetups at local hubs like Wize
- Social Events for Expats
- Ra'anana Anglo Seniors and Professionals Facebook groups
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Gett (Global Taxi) or Uber
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Bird and Lime scooters available throughout the city
- Best Beach Nearby
- Herzliya Academic Beach (12 mins drive, approx. 40 ILS taxi)
- Top Regional Airline
- Arkia or Israir for Eilat/Cyprus
- Top International Airline
- EL AL (National Carrier via Ben Gurion Airport)
- Highway Access
- Direct access to Highway 4 and Route 531
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Ra'anana West Railway Station (links to Tel Aviv in 25 mins)
- Public Transport Passes
- Rav-Kav card or Moovit/Pango apps for integrated payment
- Regional Travel
- Israel Railways or Egged Bus 501 to Tel Aviv (approx. 6-12 ILS)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital (Ra'anana) or Meir Medical Center (Kfar Saba)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- EllaYoga Ra'anana (HaSadan St 4) - approx. 80 ILS per class
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Holmes Place Premium (Renanim Mall) - approx. 350-450 ILS/month
- Laundry Services
- Kibbutz Galuyot Laundry (Ahuza St 88) - 50 ILS per load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt (most popular) or HaTishloach
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Sabich (pita with eggplant/egg) at Sabich HaMerkaz
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Meshek Barzilay (nearby) or Green Roll Sushi (Ahuza St)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Golda Ice Cream (Ahuza St) - famous salted pretzel flavor
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Rami Levy or Yohananof (Industrial Zone)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- KSP.co.il for electronics, Terminal X for fashion
- Grocery Delivery
- Shufersal Online or Wolt Market
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The Industrial Zone (HaTnufa St) for bars like Murphy's Irish Pub
- Local Brewery
- Jems Beer Factory (Ra'anana branch, HaSadan St)
- Wine Bars
- Special Reserve (Ahuza St 115)
- Street Food Stalls
- Falafel Beribi (Ahuza St) - approx. 22 ILS for a pita
- Popular International Cuisine
- Borochov 88 (Italian-French fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Ra'anana Park (The largest green space in the Sharon region)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Yad LeBanim (Cultural center and gallery)
- Historical Sites
- The Founders Village (Kfar Nahshon setup near the park)
- Religious Sites
- The Great Synagogue (Ahuza St)
- Annual Events
- Ra'anana Music Festival (Sukkot holiday)
- Cultural Districts
- Ahuza Street (The city's main commercial and cultural artery)
- Theater Venues
- The Municipal Theater (Ahuza St)
- Local Markets
- Friday Farmers Market at Park Ra'anana
- Music Scene
- Amphipark Ra'anana (Host to major international concerts)
- Street Art
- Murals near the Industrial Zone and Skate Park
- Cooking Classes
- Bulthaup Culinary Academy (nearby in Herzliya)
- Art Galleries
- Municipal Art Gallery (Ahuza St 147)
- Historic Buildings
- The first school building on Borochov Street
- Local Heritage
- Strong South African and American 'Anglo' influence
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Bney Zion Nature Reserve (10 mins drive)
- National Parks Nearby
- Apollonia National Park (Herzliya coast)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Ra'anana Park perimeter loop (approx. 3km)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The Lake at Ra'anana Park
- Birdwatching Locations
- Artificial lake and surrounding reeds in Park Ra'anana
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Strictly prohibited in city parks; allowed in designated beach areas in Herzliya
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Israel Post (Doar Israel) and UPS Israel
- Tech Repair Services
- iDigital (Renanim Mall) for Apple products
- Table Tennis Spots
- Community sports halls (MetroWest)
- Language Classes
- Ulpan Ra'anana (Hebrew immersion for Olim and expats)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- The Municipal Library (HaPalmach St 2)
- Community Centers
- Beit Keilla (Community programming for English speakers)
- Gaming Lounges
- Hype Gaming Lounge (Nearby in Tel Aviv/Herzliya)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Not legal in Israel; restricted to social clubs