Your stuff

Ship it, or sell it?

For each thing you own: what it costs to ship vs. sell-and-rebuy in Israel. With voltage, sentiment, and the oleh customs break factored in.

For each item: ship it, or sell and re-buy in Israel?

Sofa (3-seat)

Ship it
Ship: ₪3,330
Sell for: ₪1,776
Re-buy: ₪8,000

Israel sofas cost more — but yours might not fit through the stairwell. Measure first.

King mattress + frame

Ship it
Ship: ₪2,331
Sell for: ₪2,220
Re-buy: ₪7,500

Israeli sizes differ. King in Israel ≠ US king. Shipping yours saves frustration.

Dining table + 6 chairs

Ship it
Ship: ₪3,996
Sell for: ₪2,220
Re-buy: ₪6,500

Refrigerator (large)

Sell it
Ship: ₪2,331
Sell for: ₪2,664
Re-buy: ₪6,500

Voltage. US fridges need a transformer or won't work. Don't ship.

Washer + dryer

Sell it
Ship: ₪1,665
Sell for: ₪3,256
Re-buy: ₪7,000

US 110V washers do not work in Israel. Sell them.

65" TV

Ship it
Ship: ₪533
Sell for: ₪1,036
Re-buy: ₪4,500

Book collection (200)

Ship it
Ship: ₪1,998
Sell for: —
Re-buy: n/a

Hebrew bookstores don't carry your books. If you love them, ship them.

Pots, pans, dishes

Ship it
Ship: ₪1,665
Sell for: ₪1,184
Re-buy: ₪3,500

Power tools

Ship it
Ship: ₪533
Sell for: ₪888
Re-buy: ₪2,800

Voltage matters. Cordless tools are fine. Corded — leave them.

Wardrobe (2 adults)

Ship it
Ship: ₪2,664
Sell for: —
Re-buy: n/a

Always ship. Israeli clothing prices are 2-3× US.

Kids' toys + books

Ship it
Ship: ₪1,998
Sell for: —
Re-buy: n/a

Ship. The familiar matters more than you think in month two.

Framed art + photos

Ship it
Ship: ₪999
Sell for: —
Re-buy: n/a

Sentimental. Always ship.

Your selection (3 items)

Ship cost

₪5,661

Sell + re-buy net

₪299,997

You save by

shipping

≈ ₪294,336

Estimates only. NBN olim get a customs exemption ('zechuyot oleh') worth roughly $4–5k of duty-free imports — factor that in. Always get 3 shipping quotes.