40% of Israelis aged 25–44 cited the high cost of living as the issue that concerns them most. 80% of them have had to give up one or more item of expenditure, particularly leisure activities and vacation in Israel and abroad, and about 30% have refrained from buying basic items, food, or cars.
A comprehensive survey, conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute, contains comparative data from before and after the Covid pandemic, and sheds light on the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and of a shorter working week.