- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 87% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 ₪ (RD$ 800) | RD$ 329 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (RD$ 654) | RD$ 293 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (RD$ 284) | RD$ 142 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92 ₪ (RD$ 83) | RD$ 56 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (RD$ 192) | RD$ 92 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (RD$ 87) | RD$ 67 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (RD$ 341) | RD$ 190 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (RD$ 135) | RD$ 109 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.81 ₪ (RD$ 67) | RD$ 53 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (RD$ 133) | RD$ 99 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (RD$ 733) | RD$ 520 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (RD$ 126) | RD$ 69 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (RD$ 103) | RD$ 51 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 147% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,914 ₪ (RD$ 110,824) | RD$ 31,356 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,766 ₪ (RD$ 80,750) | RD$ 19,508 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 702 ₪ (RD$ 9,832) | RD$ 4,886 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,967 ₪ (RD$ 69,560) | RD$ 22,214 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,611 ₪ (RD$ 50,563) | RD$ 13,270 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (RD$ 6,502) | RD$ 3,676 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (RD$ 1,029) | RD$ 1,637 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,084 ₪ (RD$ 29,188) | RD$ 30,586 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (RD$ 5,979) | RD$ 5,773 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 412) | RD$ 379 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (RD$ 699) | RD$ 334 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 49% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 322 ₪ (RD$ 4,512) | RD$ 2,001 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 199 ₪ (RD$ 2,783) | RD$ 2,256 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 427 ₪ (RD$ 5,985) | RD$ 3,281 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 472 ₪ (RD$ 6,607) | RD$ 3,291 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 81% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,083 ₪ (RD$ 1,891,625) | RD$ 885,008 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RD$ 85) | RD$ 62 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 238 ₪ (RD$ 3,331) | RD$ 1,697 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 65% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 398) | RD$ 352 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 394) | RD$ 557 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 325 ₪ (RD$ 4,546) | RD$ 1,296 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (RD$ 448) | RD$ 385 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (RD$ 284) | RD$ 197 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (RD$ 209) | RD$ 190 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (RD$ 101) | RD$ 113 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (RD$ 172) | RD$ 124 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (RD$ 822) | RD$ 274 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 ₪ (RD$ 2,156) | RD$ 1,382 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (RD$ 1,110) | RD$ 482 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (RD$ 3,954) | RD$ 3,180 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 270 ₪ (RD$ 3,779) | RD$ 2,300 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 ₪ (RD$ 601) | RD$ 319 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (RD$ 182) | RD$ 112 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 410) | RD$ 134 | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,428 ₪ (RD$ 33,998) | RD$ 25,582 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 ₪ (RD$ 12) | RD$ 11 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 ₪ (RD$ 4,426) | RD$ 1,488 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (RD$ 499) | RD$ 173 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 95% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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