Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (₨1,398) | ₨369 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (₨1,149) | ₨292 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (₨474) | ₨142 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨135) | ₨52 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨325) | ₨73 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (₨134) | ₨36 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (₨540) | ₨227 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨220) | ₨140 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (₨91) | ₨31 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨210) | ₨132 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (₨1,295) | ₨772 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (₨190) | ₨86 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (₨110) | ₨36 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 314% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (₨155,166) | ₨33,231 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (₨127,775) | ₨19,879 | + 543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (₨15,263) | ₨4,541 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (₨106,161) | ₨19,026 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (₨82,260) | ₨12,499 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (₨7,926) | ₨3,334 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (₨1,589) | ₨676 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (₨30,280) | ₨29,555 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (₨9,289) | ₨10,444 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (₨517) | ₨411 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (₨1,091) | ₨211 | + 417% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (₨4,782) | ₨2,314 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (₨3,099) | ₨2,579 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (₨7,595) | ₨3,601 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (₨7,946) | ₨2,719 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (₨3,115,942) | ₨918,724 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (₨123) | ₨80 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (₨5,044) | ₨1,156 | + 336% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (₨705) | ₨100 | + 602% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨623) | ₨212 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (₨6,474) | ₨624 | + 937% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (₨508) | ₨316 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨436) | ₨161 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (₨323) | ₨254 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨167) | ₨140 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨237) | ₨68 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (₨1,521) | ₨239 | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (₨3,257) | ₨1,195 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (₨1,744) | ₨471 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (₨3,591) | ₨1,633 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (₨6,834) | ₨1,629 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (₨1,088) | ₨568 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨320) | ₨193 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (₨629) | ₨189 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (₨57,817) | ₨36,202 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (₨41) | ₨5.27 | + 675% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (₨5,322) | ₨1,589 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (₨731) | ₨271 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
22.442
INR
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ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,967 prices entered by 2,202 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 215% more expensive than in India
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