The consumer price index decreased by 0.1% in November 2021, compared to October 2021 and reached an index level of 102.3 points (base: average 100.0 = 2020 points). The CPI without housing and the CPI without energy decreased by 0.2% each and reached index levels of 102.3 and 102.0 points, respectively. In contrast, the consumer price index excluding vegetables and fruits rose by 0.1% and reached an index level of 102.5 points.
Significant price decreases were recorded in the items of fresh vegetables and fruits which decreased by 5.8%, culture and entertainment which decreased by 1.6% and clothing and footwear which decreased by 0.8%.
In the last twelve months (November 2021 compared to November 2020) the consumer price index increased by 2.4%, the consumer price index excluding vegetables and fruits increased by 2.6%, the consumer price index excluding housing increased by 2.3% and the consumer price index excluding energy increased by 2.0%.
In November 2021, the seasonally adjusted consumer price index rose by 0.2%. The consumer price index without seasonally adjusted housing and the consumer price index without vegetables and fruits and without seasonally adjusted housing increased by 0.1%, each.
According to trend data, for the period between August 2021 – November 2021, the annual rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index reached 2.1%, the annual rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index excluding vegetables and fruits and excluding housing reached 1.8% and the annual rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index Without housing it reached 1.5%.
Major changes in the main consumption items
Food (excluding vegetables and fruits)
The food price index fell by 0.3%.
Especially discounted: Cream (4.4%), jam, honey, etc. (3.8%), butter (3.4%), soup powders and ready-made stews (3.1%), ready-made salads (2.9%), sweets and chocolate (1.9%), vinegar, mustard and sauces ( 1.9%), white beer (1.8%), cheese (1.6%), poultry (1.3%), various grains (1.2%), fish (1.2%) and spirits (1.1%).
Became especially expensive: Black beer (3.1%), internal parts of beef (2.0%), pitas (1.9%), oil (1.9%), biscuits, cakes, etc. (1.6%), frozen beef (1.5%), canned fish (1.5 %), Baby food (1.5%), white flour (1.4%), other beef: lamb and pork (1.4%), sugar (1.4%), rolls, bagels and baguettes (1.3%), non-kosher processed meat products (1.2 %), Soda and mineral water (1.2%), instant coffee (1.2%) and non-frozen dough products (1.1%).
Vegetables and fruits
The vegetable and fruit price index fell by 4.6%.
The fresh fruit price index decreased by 9.6% and the fresh vegetable price index decreased by 2.8%. The price index of frozen, pickled and canned vegetables decreased by 0.7%; In contrast, the price index for dried, canned and frozen fruits rose by 0.3%.
Among the fresh fruits were especially discounted: kiwi (25.5%), persimmon (21.8%), avocado (20.8%), bananas (19.1%), oranges (13.9%), tangerines (9.2%), lemons (8.8%), pomegranates ( 2.9%) and apples (1.5%).
Became especially expensive: Grapefruit (13.1% compared to May 2021), melon (13.7%) and mango (2.0%).
Of the fresh vegetables, they were especially cheap: Cabbage (13.2%), Tomatoes (10.5%), Beans (8.6%), Fennel (8.5%), Cauliflower (6.8%), Carrots (6.6%), Peppers (6.3%), Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes (3.8%) , Zucchini (3.6%), corn cobs (3.0%), pumpkin and squash (1.9%) and lettuce (1.3%).
Became especially expensive: Artichoke (151.5% compared to April 2021), cucumbers (8.4%), eggplant (4.9%), kohlrabi (1.7%), mushrooms (1.5%) and broccoli (1.0%).
Became especially expensive: Pickled vegetables (1.2%) and cracking seeds (1.2%).
The index of tenant-owned housing services rose by 0.3% and the rent index rose by 0.1%.
Tenant-owned housing services
In the Tenant Housing Services Index in November 2021, there was an increase compared to October 2021. This increase reflects the changes in rental prices set in contracts signed in October 2021 – November 2021, compared to contracts signed in September 2021 – October 2021.
Apartment maintenance
The price index for the maintenance of the apartment remains unchanged.
Especially discounted: Detergents, cleaning and pesticides (1.3%).
Became especially expensive: Oil and diesel for heating the apartment (11.6%), glazing expenses (1.5%) and plumbing services (1.1%).
Home furniture and equipment
The price index of furniture and household equipment rose by 2.4%.
Became especially expensive: Disposable utensils (51.1%), heaters (1.5%) and insurance and repair service for electrical equipment (1.2%).
Especially discounted: Garden and balcony furniture (6.0%), bedding and towels (3.3%), cups and cups (2.4%), sideboards (2.0%), oven for cooking and baking (1.6%), beds and mattresses (1.2%), cutlery (1.2 %), Serving and receiving utensils for the kitchen (1.0%) and home decoration items (1.0%).
Clothing and footwear
The price index for clothing and footwear fell by 0.8%; After deducting seasonal effects, the index decreased by 1.9%.
The apparel price index decreased by 0.8% and the footwear price index decreased by 1.1%.
In the clothing section they were especially discounted: Sportswear and gymnastics (4.2%), socks (1.4%) and lingerie (1.0%).
Became especially expensive: Various clothing needs, such as: hats, scarves and ties (3.4%).
In the footwear section were especially discounted: Footwear for children, girls and babies (2.4%) and footwear for women (1.2%).

health
The health price index fell by 0.2%
Especially discounted: Glasses and optical products (3.7%) and oral hygiene products (1.8%).
Became especially expensive: Medical materials and health accessories (1.3%).
Education, culture and entertainment
The price index for education, culture and entertainment fell by 0.8%.
The price index of education services rose by 0.1%; In contrast, the price index for culture and entertainment fell by 1.6%.
Especially discounted: Accommodation, vacations and trips (9.9%), reading books (2.1%), assembly and thinking games (1.2%), computers and peripherals (1.1%) and organizing parties and events (1.1%).
Became especially expensive: Photographic equipment and services (1.9%), stationery and office supplies (1.8%), other religious articles such as a dome and a tassel (1.1%) and plays, concerts, sports shows, movies and the like (1.2%).
Transport and communication
The price index for transportation and communications rose by 0.4%.
The transport price index rose by 0.4% and the communications price index rose by 0.1%.
Became especially expensive: Renting a car for travel in Israel (11.0%), fuel and oils for vehicles (3.6%) and cars (1.3%).
Especially discounted: Expenditure on travel abroad and flights in Israel (3.5%).
Various
The price index of variance rose by 0.1%.
Became especially expensiveLegal and other services (1.3%).
Especially discounted: Shaving tools, shaving and hair removal products (1.4%), jewelry (1.4%), facial hair dryer (1.2%), hair products and accessories (1.1%) and toilet paper, handkerchiefs and wipes (1.0%).
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