- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (RD$ 780) | RD$ 325 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (RD$ 638) | RD$ 294 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (RD$ 267) | RD$ 130 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (RD$ 82) | RD$ 56 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (RD$ 180) | RD$ 96 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.93 ₪ (RD$ 80) | RD$ 67 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (RD$ 323) | RD$ 194 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (RD$ 134) | RD$ 111 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.43 ₪ (RD$ 59) | RD$ 60 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (RD$ 125) | RD$ 101 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (RD$ 678) | RD$ 569 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (RD$ 121) | RD$ 67 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (RD$ 99) | RD$ 47 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 109% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,663 ₪ (RD$ 102,888) | RD$ 33,454 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,698 ₪ (RD$ 76,505) | RD$ 20,063 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 ₪ (RD$ 8,355) | RD$ 4,511 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 ₪ (RD$ 59,108) | RD$ 22,620 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,220 ₪ (RD$ 43,229) | RD$ 13,745 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 439 ₪ (RD$ 5,895) | RD$ 3,362 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (RD$ 997) | RD$ 1,613 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,910 ₪ (RD$ 25,647) | RD$ 30,937 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (RD$ 5,324) | RD$ 5,528 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (RD$ 398) | RD$ 382 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (RD$ 681) | RD$ 603 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 336 ₪ (RD$ 4,513) | RD$ 2,212 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 184 ₪ (RD$ 2,467) | RD$ 2,630 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 433 ₪ (RD$ 5,813) | RD$ 3,437 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (RD$ 6,112) | RD$ 3,748 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 62% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,773 ₪ (RD$ 1,796,077) | RD$ 1,050,170 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RD$ 84) | RD$ 62 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (RD$ 3,100) | RD$ 1,741 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 56% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 385) | RD$ 328 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (RD$ 414) | RD$ 493 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 348 ₪ (RD$ 4,676) | RD$ 1,374 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (RD$ 451) | RD$ 450 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (RD$ 271) | RD$ 206 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (RD$ 249) | RD$ 216 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (RD$ 88) | RD$ 112 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (RD$ 166) | RD$ 129 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (RD$ 830) | RD$ 280 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 64% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (RD$ 2,042) | RD$ 1,464 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (RD$ 1,089) | RD$ 513 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (RD$ 4,364) | RD$ 2,962 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274 ₪ (RD$ 3,672) | RD$ 2,424 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (RD$ 612) | RD$ 303 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RD$ 188) | RD$ 113 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (RD$ 385) | RD$ 152 | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,332 ₪ (RD$ 31,312) | RD$ 27,845 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 ₪ (RD$ 4,422) | RD$ 1,634 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (RD$ 469) | RD$ 213 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 75% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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