Fresh Meat Holiday Price Comparison: Where Is It Cheapest to Buy in Israel?
A price comparison of fresh meat across Israeli supermarket chains ahead of the holidays shows Rami Levi and Hazi Hinam offer the best deals, while Carrefour remains the most expensive option.
As the holiday season approaches, a comprehensive price comparison of fresh meat across major Israeli supermarket chains reveals significant differences in costs and offers for popular cuts like entrecote, ribs, and shoulder.
Price Breakdown Across Major Chains
At Rami Levi, fresh beef shoulder is priced at 61 NIS per kg, fresh entrecote steak at 169.90 NIS per kg, and fresh beef ribs at 66.10 NIS per kg, with no purchase quantity limits indicated online.
Yohananoff offers only premium fresh entrecote at the butchery counter for 169.90 NIS per kg—matching Rami Levi—but restricts purchases to a maximum of 3 kg per customer.
At Hazi Hinam, fresh entrecote is more expensive at 189.90 NIS per kg, while bone-in entrecote steak sells for 99.90 NIS per kg. Veal shoulder costs 59.90 NIS per kg, and fresh beef ribs are priced at 89.90 NIS per kg, or 120 NIS for 2 kg.
Carrefour features the highest prices across all categories: La Marche fresh beef ribs and shoulder both cost 96.90 NIS per kg, and La Marche entrecote is sold at 194.90 NIS per kg, though shoulder is discounted to 130 NIS for 2 kg.
Summary of Findings for Consumers
Rami Levi offers the lowest price for regular entrecote without quantity limits, alongside very competitive single-kg rates for ribs and shoulder.
For bulk shoppers, Hazi Hinam provides attractive volume deals, dropping rib prices to 60 NIS per kg when buying 2 kg, alongside the lowest shoulder price of 59.90 NIS per kg.
Carrefour remains the priciest option overall, with entrecote exceeding competitors by 25 NIS per kg, while Yohananoff maintains a competitive entrecote price with a strict 3 kg limit and a narrower selection online.
