Cost of living in Israel compared to Georgia
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| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 159% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (49 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (40 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (16 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (5.05 Lari) | 3.58 Lari | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (12 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 ₪ (4.97 Lari) | 3.20 Lari | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (21 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (9 Lari) | 2.59 Lari | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 ₪ (3.97 Lari) | 1.65 Lari | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (8 Lari) | 2.75 Lari | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (40 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (7 Lari) | 2.90 Lari | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (5.61 Lari) | 1.16 Lari | + 384% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 218% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,889 ₪ (6,562 Lari) | 1,925 Lari | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,887 ₪ (4,897 Lari) | 1,188 Lari | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (628 Lari) | 162 Lari | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,043 ₪ (4,195 Lari) | 1,168 Lari | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (3,037 Lari) | 775 Lari | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (396 Lari) | 127 Lari | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (65 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (1,139 Lari) | 897 Lari | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (332 Lari) | 478 Lari | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (27 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (44 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 46% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 337 ₪ (280 Lari) | 143 Lari | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 172 ₪ (143 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 454 ₪ (377 Lari) | 253 Lari | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (366 Lari) | 335 Lari | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 204% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,015 ₪ (111,478 Lari) | 44,805 Lari | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (5.38 Lari) | 2.51 Lari | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219 ₪ (182 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 490% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 132% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (26 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (20 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 533 ₪ (443 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 551% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (27 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (17 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (12 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69 ₪ (4.74 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (9 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (51 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 119% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 ₪ (125 Lari) | 49 Lari | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (68 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (292 Lari) | 186 Lari | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (226 Lari) | 118 Lari | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (37 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (12 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (25 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (1,697 Lari) | 1,415 Lari | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ₪ (0.73 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (239 Lari) | 112 Lari | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (29 Lari) | 5.29 Lari | + 456% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.832
GEL
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,972 prices entered by 200 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 165% more expensive than in Georgia
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