- Cost of Living
- Israel
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨1,118) | ₨394 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (₨932) | ₨261 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨389) | ₨143 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (₨115) | ₨51 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (₨259) | ₨71 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (₨107) | ₨38 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨475) | ₨200 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (₨204) | ₨138 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (₨82) | ₨25 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨169) | ₨122 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (₨903) | ₨834 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (₨163) | ₨82 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨129) | ₨33 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (₨144,947) | ₨30,620 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (₨106,274) | ₨20,629 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (₨15,833) | ₨4,565 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (₨84,386) | ₨24,219 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (₨62,793) | ₨14,731 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (₨10,418) | ₨3,655 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (₨1,519) | ₨806 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (₨31,108) | ₨33,843 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (₨7,505) | ₨10,526 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (₨578) | ₨394 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (₨1,012) | ₨582 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (₨7,387) | ₨2,434 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (₨3,341) | ₨2,723 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (₨8,314) | ₨3,796 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (₨9,915) | ₨2,944 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (₨2,537,541) | ₨878,740 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨124) | ₨78 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (₨4,350) | ₨1,379 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (₨535) | ₨128 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨542) | ₨275 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (₨9,217) | ₨1,366 | + 575% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (₨641) | ₨254 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨376) | ₨178 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨379) | ₨228 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨127) | ₨133 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨222) | ₨72 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (₨1,147) | ₨275 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (₨2,694) | ₨1,195 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (₨1,596) | ₨473 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (₨9,325) | ₨1,921 | + 385% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (₨4,972) | ₨1,985 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (₨846) | ₨593 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨267) | ₨227 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (₨573) | ₨206 | + 178% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (₨44,402) | ₨38,148 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (₨14) | ₨63 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (₨4,954) | ₨1,870 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨686) | ₨257 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,108 prices entered by 4,645 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 118% more expensive than in India
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