- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 82% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (RD$ 814) | RD$ 344 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (RD$ 653) | RD$ 296 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (RD$ 272) | RD$ 134 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (RD$ 82) | RD$ 56 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (RD$ 190) | RD$ 92 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (RD$ 86) | RD$ 68 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (RD$ 334) | RD$ 197 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (RD$ 138) | RD$ 113 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.70 ₪ (RD$ 64) | RD$ 60 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (RD$ 128) | RD$ 103 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (RD$ 705) | RD$ 559 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (RD$ 122) | RD$ 70 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (RD$ 96) | RD$ 47 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 139% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,040 ₪ (RD$ 109,928) | RD$ 33,195 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,976 ₪ (RD$ 81,708) | RD$ 19,566 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 688 ₪ (RD$ 9,412) | RD$ 4,622 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,958 ₪ (RD$ 67,793) | RD$ 23,628 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,655 ₪ (RD$ 49,977) | RD$ 14,862 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 483 ₪ (RD$ 6,604) | RD$ 3,468 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (RD$ 983) | RD$ 1,619 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,000 ₪ (RD$ 27,341) | RD$ 30,637 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 ₪ (RD$ 5,598) | RD$ 5,476 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 396) | RD$ 378 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (RD$ 705) | RD$ 340 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 ₪ (RD$ 4,950) | RD$ 2,149 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205 ₪ (RD$ 2,804) | RD$ 2,602 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 424 ₪ (RD$ 5,791) | RD$ 3,432 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 490 ₪ (RD$ 6,699) | RD$ 3,817 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 67% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,030 ₪ (RD$ 1,832,592) | RD$ 1,027,320 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RD$ 84) | RD$ 62 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 234 ₪ (RD$ 3,193) | RD$ 1,741 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 389) | RD$ 347 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (RD$ 376) | RD$ 503 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (RD$ 4,339) | RD$ 1,342 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (RD$ 454) | RD$ 445 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (RD$ 276) | RD$ 194 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RD$ 233) | RD$ 211 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (RD$ 93) | RD$ 106 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (RD$ 167) | RD$ 124 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (RD$ 840) | RD$ 270 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 67% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (RD$ 2,094) | RD$ 1,480 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (RD$ 1,098) | RD$ 503 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (RD$ 3,860) | RD$ 2,962 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (RD$ 3,735) | RD$ 2,424 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (RD$ 601) | RD$ 293 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RD$ 190) | RD$ 113 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 398) | RD$ 148 | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (RD$ 32,679) | RD$ 27,845 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 ₪ (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 ₪ (RD$ 4,135) | RD$ 1,678 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (RD$ 486) | RD$ 190 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.673
DOP
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,642 prices entered by 548 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 84% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 134% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 19% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Andorra is 49% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 16% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Angola is 92% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Dominican Republic