Cost of living in Israel compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 255% | |||
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Food in Israel is 255% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (E£ 958) | E£ 245 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (E£ 624) | E£ 166 | + 276% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (E£ 255) | E£ 114 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (E£ 90) | E£ 32 | + 183% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (E£ 197) | E£ 64 | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (E£ 81) | E£ 14 | + 484% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (E£ 359) | E£ 98 | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (E£ 143) | E£ 37 | + 282% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (E£ 79) | E£ 15 | + 414% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (E£ 145) | E£ 51 | + 187% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (E£ 746) | E£ 234 | + 219% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (E£ 144) | E£ 22 | + 542% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (E£ 73) | E£ 14 | + 414% | |
Housing | + 320% | |||
Housing in Israel is 320% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (E£ 115,909) | E£ 24,504 | + 373% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (E£ 78,017) | E£ 12,343 | + 532% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (E£ 8,811) | E£ 1,497 | + 488% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (E£ 52,472) | E£ 13,219 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (E£ 35,394) | E£ 7,080 | + 400% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (E£ 4,708) | E£ 1,310 | + 259% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (E£ 1,200) | E£ 303 | + 296% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (E£ 17,681) | E£ 13,094 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (E£ 7,033) | E£ 10,228 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (E£ 357) | E£ 193 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (E£ 753) | E£ 133 | + 467% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (E£ 3,862) | E£ 2,437 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (E£ 2,546) | E£ 1,995 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (E£ 6,172) | E£ 5,429 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (E£ 6,345) | E£ 4,987 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 191% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 191% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (E£ 1,868,151) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (E£ 92) | E£ 11 | + 709% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (E£ 2,931) | E£ 620 | + 373% | |
Personal Care | + 292% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 292% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (E£ 289) | E£ 56 | + 416% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (E£ 343) | E£ 112 | + 207% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (E£ 7,645) | E£ 419 | + 1727% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (E£ 291) | E£ 76 | + 285% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (E£ 225) | E£ 125 | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (E£ 181) | E£ 100 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (E£ 78) | E£ 63 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (E£ 209) | E£ 43 | + 386% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (E£ 837) | E£ 134 | + 525% | |
Entertainment | + 168% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 168% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (E£ 2,081) | E£ 576 | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (E£ 1,120) | E£ 278 | + 303% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (E£ 3,052) | E£ 1,113 | + 174% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (E£ 4,294) | E£ 931 | + 361% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (E£ 682) | E£ 130 | + 425% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (E£ 199) | E£ 75 | + 166% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (E£ 415) | E£ 218 | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (E£ 37,177) | E£ 19,450 | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (E£ 4.35) | E£ 3.15 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (E£ 3,257) | E£ 1,592 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (E£ 454) | E£ 62 | + 636% | |
TOTAL | + 214% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,473 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 214% more expensive than in Egypt
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