Cost of living in Israel compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (4,291 G$) | 4,078 G$ | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (3,185 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (1,107 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (409 G$) | 527 G$ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (787 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (473 G$) | 733 G$ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (1,493 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (710 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (354 G$) | 600 G$ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (657 G$) | 350 G$ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (3,768 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (734 G$) | 120 G$ | + 512% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (319 G$) | 388 G$ | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 136% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (461,403 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (356,384 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (44,608 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,256 ₪ (370,078 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,000 ₪ (236,629 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (32,356 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (4,517 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (77,575 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (37,152 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (2,580 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 ₪ (3,766 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 74% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (20,121 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 218 ₪ (12,877 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (32,657 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (28,380 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (9,443,635 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (459 G$) | 438 G$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (13,584 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (1,440 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (1,552 G$) | 800 G$ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (20,491 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (1,319 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (1,222 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (814 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (293 G$) | 539 G$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (729 G$) | 350 G$ | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 ₪ (4,815 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 108% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185 ₪ (10,970 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (5,226 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (37,446 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (15,612 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (3,460 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (844 G$) | 709 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (1,913 G$) | 360 G$ | + 431% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (187,974 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (20 G$) | 15 G$ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (11,103 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (2,240 G$) | 500 G$ | + 348% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 378 prices entered by 62 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 48% more expensive than in Guyana
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