Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (₨1,672) | ₨383 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (₨1,254) | ₨358 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨480) | ₨170 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨165) | ₨60 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨324) | ₨94 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 ₪ (₨213) | ₨45 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (₨724) | ₨271 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨295) | ₨195 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (₨157) | ₨39 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 ₪ (₨276) | ₨167 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 ₪ (₨1,609) | ₨965 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (₨288) | ₨92 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 ₪ (₨142) | ₨41 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 257% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,079 ₪ (₨168,753) | ₨45,094 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,853 ₪ (₨139,533) | ₨28,092 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (₨18,457) | ₨5,594 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (₨124,078) | ₨26,703 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (₨103,283) | ₨16,237 | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (₨13,039) | ₨4,587 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (₨1,820) | ₨748 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (₨28,454) | ₨26,773 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (₨15,779) | ₨11,192 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (₨918) | ₨462 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (₨1,388) | ₨813 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (₨8,109) | ₨2,548 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (₨5,150) | ₨2,614 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (₨13,161) | ₨4,093 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (₨11,437) | ₨2,860 | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (₨3,646,381) | ₨1,943,820 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (₨180) | ₨103 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (₨5,873) | ₨1,421 | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (₨580) | ₨96 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (₨626) | ₨252 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393 ₪ (₨9,370) | ₨1,179 | + 694% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (₨531) | ₨364 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (₨491) | ₨246 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (₨353) | ₨277 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (₨142) | ₨175 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (₨381) | ₨88 | + 331% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 ₪ (₨1,845) | ₨306 | + 502% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (₨4,063) | ₨1,435 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (₨1,900) | ₨661 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (₨8,582) | ₨1,775 | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 299 ₪ (₨7,130) | ₨2,158 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (₨1,313) | ₨578 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨360) | ₨211 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 ₪ (₨833) | ₨199 | + 319% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (₨75,753) | ₨46,790 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (₨8) | ₨7 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (₨5,314) | ₨1,852 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (₨895) | ₨285 | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 179% more expensive than in India
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