Cost of living in Israel compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (Taka 2,006) | Taka 324 | + 519% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (Taka 1,505) | Taka 492 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (Taka 622) | Taka 196 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Taka 178) | Taka 92 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (Taka 436) | Taka 135 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (Taka 191) | Taka 78 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (Taka 817) | Taka 608 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (Taka 339) | Taka 223 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (Taka 141) | Taka 33 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Taka 271) | Taka 384 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (Taka 1,412) | Taka 1,406 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (Taka 327) | Taka 111 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Taka 215) | Taka 70 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 331% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 331% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (Taka 271,349) | Taka 43,758 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (Taka 200,161) | Taka 25,202 | + 694% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (Taka 25,572) | Taka 3,035 | + 743% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (Taka 161,422) | Taka 22,952 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (Taka 119,446) | Taka 18,549 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (Taka 12,213) | Taka 7,137 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (Taka 2,895) | Taka 1,213 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (Taka 52,831) | Taka 31,061 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (Taka 13,426) | Taka 17,904 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (Taka 741) | Taka 417 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (Taka 1,812) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (Taka 9,858) | Taka 2,410 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (Taka 5,989) | Taka 3,066 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (Taka 12,494) | Taka 6,410 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (Taka 14,415) | Taka 4,273 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (Taka 4,032,862) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Taka 208) | Taka 107 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (Taka 6,533) | Taka 2,440 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (Taka 549) | Taka 285 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (Taka 818) | Taka 513 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (Taka 9,558) | Taka 1,500 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (Taka 540) | Taka 425 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (Taka 563) | Taka 333 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Taka 397) | Taka 376 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (Taka 178) | Taka 85 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (Taka 444) | Taka 89 | + 400% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (Taka 1,806) | Taka 445 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Israel | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (Taka 4,810) | Taka 1,308 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (Taka 2,535) | Taka 852 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (Taka 8,858) | Taka 1,768 | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (Taka 8,352) | Taka 2,051 | + 307% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (Taka 1,544) | Taka 999 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Taka 423) | Taka 248 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (Taka 896) | Taka 564 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (Taka 84,763) | Taka 35,756 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (Taka 3.86) | Taka 2.94 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (Taka 7,462) | Taka 2,601 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (Taka 976) | Taka 287 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,532 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
28.748
BDT
/
ILS
Cost of living in Israel is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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