Cost of living in Israel compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (Q146) | Q86 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (Q109) | Q47 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (Q45) | Q29 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Q13) | Q13 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (Q32) | Q17 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (Q14) | Q12 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (Q59) | Q43 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (Q25) | Q18 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (Q10) | Q10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Q20) | Q11 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (Q103) | Q90 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (Q24) | Q17 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Q16) | Q8 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 127% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (Q19,717) | Q6,851 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (Q14,544) | Q4,195 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (Q1,858) | Q557 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (Q11,729) | Q5,350 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (Q8,679) | Q3,253 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (Q887) | Q410 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (Q210) | Q242 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (Q3,839) | Q3,443 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (Q976) | Q662 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (Q54) | Q117 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (Q132) | Q31 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (Q716) | Q435 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (Q435) | Q332 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (Q908) | Q721 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (Q1,047) | Q633 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (Q293,041) | Q162,571 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Q15) | Q12 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (Q475) | Q278 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (Q40) | Q43 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (Q59) | Q141 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (Q695) | Q301 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (Q39) | Q33 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (Q41) | Q38 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (Q29) | Q45 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (Q13) | Q21 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (Q32) | Q17 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (Q131) | Q79 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Israel | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (Q350) | Q146 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (Q184) | Q87 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (Q644) | Q252 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (Q607) | Q339 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (Q112) | Q56 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Q31) | Q30 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (Q65) | Q18 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (Q6,159) | Q4,426 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (Q0.28) | Q1.57 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (Q542) | Q322 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (Q71) | Q26 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 70% more expensive than in Guatemala
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