- Cost of Living
- Israel
- India
- Jerusalem
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 157% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (₨931) | ₨349 | + 167% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (₨847) | ₨315 | + 169% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (₨276) | ₨94 | + 194% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 ₪ (₨94) | ₨41 | + 128% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (₨274) | ₨52 | + 427% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (₨99) | ₨41 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (₨440) | ₨228 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (₨142) | ₨87 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (₨153) | ₨35 | + 339% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨187) | ₨119 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (₨765) | ₨809 | - 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 ₪ (₨137) | ₨65 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (₨115) | ₨25 | + 367% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 139% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,687 ₪ (₨106,838) | ₨33,553 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (₨87,424) | ₨7,500 | + 1066% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (₨10,850) | ₨4,669 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (₨61,434) | ₨21,203 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (₨46,342) | ₨25,000 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (₨5,425) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (₨1,706) | ₨1,269 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,342 ₪ (₨43,991) | ₨41,000 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₪ (₨9,033) | ₨8,000 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (₨431) | ₨200 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (₨918) | ₨500 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 79% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (₨7,327) | ₨2,480 | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (₨4,643) | ₨2,891 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (₨8,991) | ₨5,358 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (₨8,723) | ₨4,949 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 140% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (₨2,442,347) | ₨605,082 | + 304% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (₨149) | ₨91 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (₨4,590) | ₨1,790 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 ₪ (₨1,440) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 45% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (₨552) | ₨545 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (₨451) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 ₪ (₨6,483) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (₨599) | ₨248 | + 142% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (₨429) | ₨206 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨365) | ₨200 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (₨177) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨233) | ₨73 | + 222% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (₨986) | ₨154 | + 538% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 90% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 ₪ (₨2,526) | ₨1,355 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (₨1,447) | ₨471 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (₨8,711) | ₨656 | + 1227% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (₨4,368) | ₨2,179 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (₨746) | ₨328 | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (₨234) | ₨205 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (₨472) | ₨153 | + 208% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,516 ₪ (₨47,272) | ₨35,850 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (₨10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (₨4,517) | ₨1,719 | + 163% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (₨533) | ₨252 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 123% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨233,798
(12,444 ₪)
in Jerusalem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨105,000
in Amritsar.
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