Cost of living in Israel compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 83% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ ($19) | $10 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ ($15) | $7 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ ($6) | $2.68 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.74) | $1.03 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ ($4.07) | $2.31 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($1.88) | $1.16 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($8) | $3.90 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.33) | $2.02 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ ($1.39) | $1.12 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ ($2.71) | $1.40 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ ($14) | $16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ ($3.27) | $1.96 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ ($2.19) | $0.88 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 194% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ ($2,671) | $635 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ ($1,943) | $390 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ ($254) | $56 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ ($1,584) | $507 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ ($1,183) | $286 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ ($120) | $36 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ ($27) | $25 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ ($505) | $488 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ ($115) | $143 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ ($18) | $10 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 ₪ ($97) | $63 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 ₪ ($58) | $48 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ ($122) | $113 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ ($143) | $81 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 119% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ ($39,568) | $20,916 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($2.05) | $0.88 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ ($64) | $24 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ ($5.39) | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ ($94) | $36 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ ($5.29) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($5.52) | $4.04 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ ($3.90) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ ($1.74) | $1.96 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ ($4.35) | $1.67 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ ($15) | $15 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162 ₪ ($46) | $18 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ ($25) | $12 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ ($87) | $47 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ ($82) | $53 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ ($15) | $10 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($4.15) | $3.55 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $1.83 | + 381% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ ($832) | $788 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ ($74) | $51 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($10) | $4.61 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 100% more expensive than in Ecuador
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