Cost of living in Israel compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.33 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.64 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (R$ 14) | R$ 6.00 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.05 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.55 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 156% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,730 ₪ (R$ 9,694) | R$ 3,268 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (R$ 7,324) | R$ 1,940 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (R$ 947) | R$ 572 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,967 ₪ (R$ 6,229) | R$ 2,041 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (R$ 4,578) | R$ 1,339 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (R$ 597) | R$ 359 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (R$ 97) | R$ 78 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (R$ 1,717) | R$ 1,534 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (R$ 501) | R$ 428 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (R$ 66) | R$ 16 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (R$ 401) | R$ 199 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (R$ 214) | R$ 166 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (R$ 539) | R$ 306 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (R$ 551) | R$ 242 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (R$ 168,987) | R$ 88,899 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.35 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221 ₪ (R$ 277) | R$ 211 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (R$ 590) | R$ 241 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (R$ 13) | R$ 3.69 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (R$ 78) | R$ 37 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (R$ 188) | R$ 101 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (R$ 102) | R$ 51 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (R$ 441) | R$ 219 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (R$ 342) | R$ 177 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 216% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (R$ 2,558) | R$ 2,791 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (R$ 1.18) | R$ 1.17 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (R$ 361) | R$ 114 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.254
BRL
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,922 prices entered by 1,382 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 96% more expensive than in Brazil
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