Cost of living in Israel compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 126% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ ($b132) | $b55 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ ($b99) | $b43 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ ($b41) | $b15 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($b12) | $b7 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ ($b29) | $b11 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($b13) | $b6 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($b54) | $b23 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($b22) | $b11 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ ($b9) | $b9 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ ($b18) | $b11 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ ($b93) | $b44 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ ($b22) | $b11 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ ($b14) | $b3.59 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 242% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ ($b17,871) | $b3,771 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ ($b13,182) | $b2,661 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ ($b1,684) | $b290 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ ($b10,631) | $b2,685 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ ($b7,867) | $b1,896 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ ($b804) | $b214 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ ($b191) | $b162 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ ($b3,479) | $b2,484 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ ($b884) | $b1,021 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ ($b49) | $b52 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ ($b119) | $b41 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 53% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ ($b649) | $b363 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ ($b394) | $b283 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ ($b823) | $b548 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ ($b949) | $b492 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 158% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,393 ₪ ($b265,806) | $b86,793 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($b14) | $b3.90 | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ ($b430) | $b169 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ ($b36) | $b47 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($b54) | $b73 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ ($b629) | $b203 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ ($b36) | $b46 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($b37) | $b26 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ ($b26) | $b29 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ ($b12) | $b10 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ ($b29) | $b13 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ ($b119) | $b55 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 84% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Israel | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ ($b317) | $b70 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ ($b167) | $b80 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ ($b583) | $b159 | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ ($b550) | $b210 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ ($b102) | $b41 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($b28) | $b25 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ ($b59) | $b20 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ ($b5,582) | $b1,985 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ ($b0.25) | $b1.46 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ ($b491) | $b324 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ ($b64) | $b16 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 139% more expensive than in Bolivia
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