Cost of living in Israel compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 201% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (R$ 106) | R$ 28 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (R$ 87) | R$ 27 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (R$ 36) | R$ 8 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.88 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.82 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (R$ 98) | R$ 38 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.37 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 229% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (R$ 11,805) | R$ 3,110 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (R$ 9,721) | R$ 1,814 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (R$ 1,161) | R$ 493 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (R$ 8,077) | R$ 2,061 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (R$ 6,258) | R$ 1,276 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (R$ 603) | R$ 357 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (R$ 121) | R$ 79 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (R$ 2,304) | R$ 1,672 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (R$ 707) | R$ 471 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (R$ 83) | R$ 17 | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (R$ 364) | R$ 209 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (R$ 236) | R$ 192 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (R$ 578) | R$ 324 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (R$ 604) | R$ 247 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (R$ 237,060) | R$ 87,728 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.43 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (R$ 384) | R$ 223 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (R$ 47) | R$ 41 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (R$ 493) | R$ 217 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.93 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.07 | + 342% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (R$ 116) | R$ 43 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (R$ 248) | R$ 94 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (R$ 133) | R$ 53 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (R$ 273) | R$ 219 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (R$ 520) | R$ 183 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (R$ 83) | R$ 25 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (R$ 48) | R$ 10 | + 388% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (R$ 4,399) | R$ 3,532 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (R$ 3.11) | R$ 1.27 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (R$ 405) | R$ 117 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (R$ 56) | R$ 10 | + 439% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.707
BRL
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,413 prices entered by 1,656 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 153% more expensive than in Brazil
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