- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 78% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (RD$ 774) | RD$ 311 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (RD$ 633) | RD$ 296 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (RD$ 272) | RD$ 128 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (RD$ 83) | RD$ 56 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (RD$ 174) | RD$ 97 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.59 ₪ (RD$ 75) | RD$ 68 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (RD$ 328) | RD$ 184 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (RD$ 139) | RD$ 119 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.27 ₪ (RD$ 57) | RD$ 63 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (RD$ 123) | RD$ 102 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (RD$ 637) | RD$ 595 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (RD$ 118) | RD$ 67 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (RD$ 98) | RD$ 45 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 115% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,450 ₪ (RD$ 99,547) | RD$ 32,488 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (RD$ 73,501) | RD$ 20,192 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (RD$ 10,950) | RD$ 4,511 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (RD$ 58,362) | RD$ 22,968 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,193 ₪ (RD$ 42,659) | RD$ 13,923 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (RD$ 7,205) | RD$ 3,449 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (RD$ 1,019) | RD$ 1,594 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,721 ₪ (RD$ 22,991) | RD$ 30,670 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (RD$ 5,191) | RD$ 5,436 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (RD$ 400) | RD$ 380 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (RD$ 700) | RD$ 496 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 366 ₪ (RD$ 4,884) | RD$ 2,280 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 178 ₪ (RD$ 2,372) | RD$ 2,424 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 423 ₪ (RD$ 5,653) | RD$ 3,397 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 482 ₪ (RD$ 6,445) | RD$ 3,697 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,064 ₪ (RD$ 1,751,206) | RD$ 1,035,640 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RD$ 85) | RD$ 62 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 232 ₪ (RD$ 3,094) | RD$ 1,912 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 370) | RD$ 398 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 375) | RD$ 493 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (RD$ 6,375) | RD$ 1,374 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (RD$ 443) | RD$ 450 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (RD$ 260) | RD$ 216 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (RD$ 262) | RD$ 210 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (RD$ 88) | RD$ 115 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (RD$ 162) | RD$ 130 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (RD$ 799) | RD$ 281 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 147 ₪ (RD$ 1,965) | RD$ 1,560 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (RD$ 1,096) | RD$ 522 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (RD$ 6,449) | RD$ 2,962 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 ₪ (RD$ 3,423) | RD$ 2,463 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (RD$ 595) | RD$ 303 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RD$ 186) | RD$ 122 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 384) | RD$ 152 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,264 ₪ (RD$ 30,255) | RD$ 27,845 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 ₪ (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 336 ₪ (RD$ 4,485) | RD$ 1,702 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (RD$ 462) | RD$ 202 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 73% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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