- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Mexico
- Ashqelon
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashqelon, Israel compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Ashqelon (Israel) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 ₪ (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 134 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 43 ₪ (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 91 | + 152% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 52 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.80 ₪ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 31 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.33 ₪ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 58 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.72 ₪ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 15 | + 198% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 ₪ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 177 | + 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.56 ₪ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Ashqelon (Israel) is 76% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,711 ₪ (Mex$ 19,631) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,844 ₪ (Mex$ 15,046) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 670 ₪ (Mex$ 3,544) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,629 ₪ (Mex$ 13,904) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,920 ₪ (Mex$ 10,156) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,025 ₪ (Mex$ 5,422) | Mex$ 620 | + 774% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 89 ₪ (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 432 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,733 ₪ (Mex$ 9,169) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 ₪ (Mex$ 2,569) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 ₪ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 36 | + 413% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 ₪ (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 63 | + 294% | |
Clothes | + 89% | |||
Clothes in Ashqelon (Israel) is 89% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 322 ₪ (Mex$ 1,702) | Mex$ 787 | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 192 ₪ (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 523 | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 343 ₪ (Mex$ 1,814) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 ₪ (Mex$ 1,987) | Mex$ 934 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in Ashqelon (Israel) is 127% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,333 ₪ (Mex$ 763,484) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 206 ₪ (Mex$ 1,090) | Mex$ 543 | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 ₪ (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 103 | + 197% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Ashqelon (Israel) is 61% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 65 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 ₪ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 225 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 378 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 66 | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 39 | + 137% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69 ₪ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 25 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ₪ (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 101 | + 135% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Ashqelon (Israel) is 84% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 277 | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 131 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 734 | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 ₪ (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 722 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 ₪ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 77 | + 169% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 47 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 31 | + 395% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,950 ₪ (Mex$ 10,315) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 ₪ (Mex$ 1.39) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 647 | + 99% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 47 | + 260% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
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Cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) is 91% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 91,735
(17,342 ₪)
in Ashqelon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 48,000
in Zapopan.
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