Cost of living in Israel compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (R$ 95) | R$ 36 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (R$ 71) | R$ 34 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.86 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (R$ 67) | R$ 44 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.90 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (R$ 12,796) | R$ 3,725 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (R$ 9,439) | R$ 2,495 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (R$ 1,206) | R$ 593 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (R$ 7,612) | R$ 2,641 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (R$ 5,633) | R$ 1,683 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (R$ 576) | R$ 510 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (R$ 137) | R$ 89 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (R$ 2,491) | R$ 2,004 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (R$ 633) | R$ 631 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (R$ 85) | R$ 21 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (R$ 465) | R$ 249 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (R$ 282) | R$ 246 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (R$ 589) | R$ 412 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (R$ 680) | R$ 307 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,393 ₪ (R$ 190,330) | R$ 116,713 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (R$ 308) | R$ 229 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (R$ 39) | R$ 44 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (R$ 451) | R$ 263 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (R$ 21) | R$ 5.28 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (R$ 85) | R$ 55 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (R$ 227) | R$ 113 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (R$ 120) | R$ 66 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (R$ 418) | R$ 205 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (R$ 394) | R$ 197 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 283% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (R$ 3,997) | R$ 4,141 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (R$ 0.18) | R$ 1.29 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (R$ 352) | R$ 125 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.356
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ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,792 prices entered by 1,748 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
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