- Cost of Living
- Israel
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨1,128) | ₨417 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (₨919) | ₨267 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨382) | ₨142 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨119) | ₨52 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (₨259) | ₨72 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (₨115) | ₨40 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨484) | ₨201 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨194) | ₨139 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (₨86) | ₨25 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨181) | ₨121 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (₨991) | ₨831 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (₨173) | ₨82 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨140) | ₨33 | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 217% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,591 ₪ (₨148,115) | ₨31,006 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (₨109,277) | ₨21,308 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (₨14,348) | ₨4,411 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (₨83,968) | ₨25,314 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (₨61,576) | ₨15,654 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (₨9,046) | ₨3,891 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (₨1,397) | ₨844 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (₨36,552) | ₨33,586 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (₨7,737) | ₨10,591 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (₨568) | ₨382 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (₨993) | ₨545 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (₨6,529) | ₨2,401 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (₨3,564) | ₨2,707 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (₨8,406) | ₨3,722 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (₨8,868) | ₨2,923 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (₨2,606,959) | ₨876,886 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨123) | ₨78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (₨4,514) | ₨1,320 | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (₨560) | ₨136 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨537) | ₨283 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (₨7,927) | ₨1,544 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (₨655) | ₨255 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨393) | ₨177 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨363) | ₨228 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨127) | ₨132 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨243) | ₨70 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (₨1,198) | ₨278 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (₨2,968) | ₨1,197 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (₨1,580) | ₨471 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (₨6,162) | ₨1,987 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (₨5,310) | ₨1,797 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (₨887) | ₨643 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨275) | ₨195 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (₨562) | ₨206 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (₨46,579) | ₨38,465 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (₨14) | ₨58 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (₨6,319) | ₨1,874 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨681) | ₨248 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,636 prices entered by 4,954 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 125% more expensive than in India
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