Cost of living in Israel compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 217% | |||
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Food in Israel is 217% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (E£ 1,055) | E£ 267 | + 294% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (E£ 747) | E£ 207 | + 262% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (E£ 288) | E£ 117 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (E£ 97) | E£ 45 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (E£ 193) | E£ 74 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (E£ 116) | E£ 16 | + 610% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (E£ 360) | E£ 96 | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (E£ 176) | E£ 71 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (E£ 90) | E£ 22 | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (E£ 144) | E£ 57 | + 153% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (E£ 909) | E£ 352 | + 158% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (E£ 184) | E£ 36 | + 412% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (E£ 77) | E£ 34 | + 124% | |
Housing | + 392% | |||
Housing in Israel is 392% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (E£ 101,334) | E£ 21,037 | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (E£ 80,595) | E£ 13,877 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (E£ 11,052) | E£ 1,737 | + 536% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (E£ 74,301) | E£ 12,247 | + 507% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (E£ 61,849) | E£ 7,319 | + 745% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (E£ 7,808) | E£ 1,059 | + 637% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (E£ 1,090) | E£ 419 | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (E£ 17,039) | E£ 12,777 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (E£ 9,449) | E£ 7,499 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (E£ 623) | E£ 266 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (E£ 899) | E£ 153 | + 489% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 74% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (E£ 4,856) | E£ 1,872 | + 159% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (E£ 3,084) | E£ 2,299 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (E£ 7,881) | E£ 4,998 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (E£ 6,849) | E£ 2,649 | + 159% | |
Transportation | + 197% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 197% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (E£ 2,183,540) | E£ 1,765,250 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (E£ 107) | E£ 13 | + 702% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (E£ 3,489) | E£ 541 | + 544% | |
Personal Care | + 213% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 213% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (E£ 347) | E£ 110 | + 215% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (E£ 375) | E£ 182 | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (E£ 4,945) | E£ 507 | + 876% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (E£ 318) | E£ 116 | + 175% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (E£ 295) | E£ 134 | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (E£ 196) | E£ 119 | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (E£ 85) | E£ 57 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (E£ 176) | E£ 46 | + 283% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (E£ 1,115) | E£ 152 | + 633% | |
Entertainment | + 215% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 215% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (E£ 2,425) | E£ 813 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (E£ 1,171) | E£ 323 | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (E£ 9,037) | E£ 1,428 | + 533% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (E£ 3,768) | E£ 993 | + 280% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (E£ 786) | E£ 314 | + 150% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (E£ 209) | E£ 78 | + 168% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (E£ 472) | E£ 109 | + 334% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (E£ 45,363) | E£ 18,428 | + 146% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (E£ 4.76) | E£ 2.00 | + 138% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 169 ₪ (E£ 2,419) | E£ 984 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (E£ 515) | E£ 91 | + 466% | |
TOTAL | + 218% |
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,485 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 218% more expensive than in Egypt
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