- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Georgia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 166% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (43 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (35 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (14 Lari) | 5.73 Lari | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (4.47 Lari) | 3.48 Lari | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (10 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (4.48 Lari) | 2.68 Lari | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (17 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (8 Lari) | 2.72 Lari | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.65 ₪ (3.41 Lari) | 1.36 Lari | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (7 Lari) | 2.38 Lari | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (38 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (7 Lari) | 2.81 Lari | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (5.46 Lari) | 1.11 Lari | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 234% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,887 ₪ (5,779 Lari) | 1,308 Lari | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,772 ₪ (4,229 Lari) | 916 Lari | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 618 ₪ (453 Lari) | 161 Lari | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,564 ₪ (3,344 Lari) | 1,034 Lari | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,265 ₪ (2,392 Lari) | 600 Lari | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 430 ₪ (315 Lari) | 121 Lari | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (56 Lari) | 24 Lari | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,953 ₪ (1,431 Lari) | 1,075 Lari | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 ₪ (275 Lari) | 560 Lari | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (21 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (38 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 343% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316 ₪ (232 Lari) | 170 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 192 ₪ (140 Lari) | 142 Lari | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (318 Lari) | 305 Lari | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 523 ₪ (383 Lari) | 257 Lari | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 159% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,575 ₪ (97,871 Lari) | 31,755 Lari | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (4.58 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (169 Lari) | 57 Lari | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 121% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (21 Lari) | 16 Lari | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (20 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 337 ₪ (247 Lari) | 55 Lari | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (25 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (15 Lari) | 8 Lari | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (13 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (4.98 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (9 Lari) | 5.32 Lari | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (45 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 107% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (112 Lari) | 47 Lari | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (59 Lari) | 26 Lari | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (207 Lari) | 124 Lari | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 ₪ (203 Lari) | 94 Lari | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (33 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (10 Lari) | 5.00 Lari | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (21 Lari) | 4.98 Lari | + 327% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,357 ₪ (1,727 Lari) | 1,502 Lari | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 ₪ (0.56 Lari) | 0.32 Lari | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 317 ₪ (232 Lari) | 114 Lari | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (26 Lari) | 4.36 Lari | + 488% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,856 prices entered by 402 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 147% more expensive than in Georgia
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