Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (₨1,534) | ₨367 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (₨1,151) | ₨331 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (₨476) | ₨168 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨136) | ₨58 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (₨334) | ₨93 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (₨146) | ₨39 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (₨625) | ₨241 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨259) | ₨154 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (₨108) | ₨31 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨207) | ₨169 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (₨1,080) | ₨776 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (₨250) | ₨91 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨165) | ₨37 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 317% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (₨207,484) | ₨40,484 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (₨153,051) | ₨24,222 | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (₨19,554) | ₨5,258 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (₨123,429) | ₨25,031 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (₨91,333) | ₨15,316 | + 496% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (₨9,339) | ₨5,856 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (₨2,214) | ₨665 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (₨40,397) | ₨31,013 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (₨10,266) | ₨11,734 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (₨566) | ₨552 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (₨1,385) | ₨447 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (₨7,538) | ₨2,473 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (₨4,580) | ₨2,814 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (₨9,554) | ₨4,387 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (₨11,022) | ₨3,148 | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (₨3,083,682) | ₨1,326,030 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨159) | ₨105 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (₨4,996) | ₨1,093 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (₨420) | ₨144 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨625) | ₨263 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (₨7,309) | ₨916 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (₨413) | ₨412 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨431) | ₨231 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (₨304) | ₨281 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (₨136) | ₨175 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (₨339) | ₨102 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (₨1,381) | ₨316 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (₨3,678) | ₨1,432 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (₨1,938) | ₨597 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (₨6,773) | ₨1,467 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (₨6,386) | ₨1,933 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (₨1,181) | ₨720 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨323) | ₨226 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (₨685) | ₨182 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (₨64,813) | ₨50,214 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (₨2.95) | ₨1.43 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (₨5,706) | ₨1,621 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (₨747) | ₨265 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 190% more expensive than in India
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