Cost of living in Israel compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (Taka 2,480) | Taka 253 | + 879% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (Taka 1,841) | Taka 506 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (Taka 640) | Taka 234 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (Taka 237) | Taka 91 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (Taka 455) | Taka 150 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (Taka 274) | Taka 78 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (Taka 863) | Taka 476 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (Taka 410) | Taka 307 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (Taka 205) | Taka 56 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (Taka 380) | Taka 407 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (Taka 2,178) | Taka 1,570 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (Taka 424) | Taka 136 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (Taka 184) | Taka 72 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 291% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (Taka 266,692) | Taka 40,565 | + 557% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (Taka 205,991) | Taka 22,239 | + 826% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (Taka 25,783) | Taka 4,221 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,256 ₪ (Taka 213,906) | Taka 50,272 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,000 ₪ (Taka 136,772) | Taka 31,111 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (Taka 18,702) | Taka 5,000 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (Taka 2,611) | Taka 1,266 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (Taka 44,839) | Taka 49,805 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (Taka 21,474) | Taka 15,000 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (Taka 1,491) | Taka 568 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 ₪ (Taka 2,176) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 264% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 264% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (Taka 11,630) | Taka 2,505 | + 364% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 218 ₪ (Taka 7,443) | Taka 2,407 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (Taka 18,876) | Taka 5,268 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (Taka 16,403) | Taka 4,284 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (Taka 5,458,437) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (Taka 265) | Taka 110 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (Taka 7,852) | Taka 2,433 | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 191% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (Taka 832) | Taka 250 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (Taka 897) | Taka 308 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (Taka 11,844) | Taka 1,500 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (Taka 762) | Taka 360 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (Taka 706) | Taka 191 | + 270% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Taka 470) | Taka 794 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (Taka 169) | Taka 158 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (Taka 422) | Taka 200 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 ₪ (Taka 2,783) | Taka 205 | + 1256% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185 ₪ (Taka 6,341) | Taka 1,513 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (Taka 3,021) | Taka 1,024 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (Taka 21,644) | Taka 3,000 | + 621% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (Taka 9,024) | Taka 3,597 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (Taka 2,000) | Taka 1,519 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Taka 488) | Taka 253 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (Taka 1,106) | Taka 606 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (Taka 108,649) | Taka 35,756 | + 204% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (Taka 6,417) | Taka 2,307 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (Taka 1,295) | Taka 330 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
34.192
BDT
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 722 prices entered by 242 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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