Cost of living in Israel compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Israel is 50% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (Q155) | Q80 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (Q101) | Q50 | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (Q41) | Q27 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (Q15) | Q15 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (Q32) | Q18 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (Q13) | Q21 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (Q58) | Q41 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (Q23) | Q25 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (Q13) | Q11 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (Q24) | Q11 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (Q121) | Q95 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (Q23) | Q18 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (Q12) | Q10 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Israel is 82% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (Q18,823) | Q7,121 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (Q12,669) | Q4,826 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (Q1,431) | Q517 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (Q8,521) | Q6,050 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (Q5,748) | Q3,741 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (Q765) | Q328 | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (Q195) | Q264 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (Q2,871) | Q3,167 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (Q1,142) | Q998 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (Q58) | Q101 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (Q122) | Q36 | + 240% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (Q627) | Q485 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (Q414) | Q405 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (Q1,002) | Q787 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (Q1,030) | Q888 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 90% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (Q303,368) | Q175,508 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Q15) | Q11 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (Q476) | Q192 | + 148% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (Q47) | Q36 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (Q56) | Q191 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (Q1,242) | Q324 | + 283% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (Q47) | Q45 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (Q36) | Q39 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Q29) | Q50 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (Q13) | Q25 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (Q34) | Q14 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (Q136) | Q101 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (Q338) | Q156 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (Q182) | Q90 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (Q496) | Q271 | + 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (Q697) | Q355 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (Q111) | Q62 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Q32) | Q31 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (Q67) | Q25 | + 172% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (Q6,037) | Q5,278 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (Q0.71) | Q2.11 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (Q529) | Q470 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (Q74) | Q31 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.121
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,265 prices entered by 103 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala
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