Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (₨1,472) | ₨330 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (₨1,244) | ₨293 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (₨474) | ₨163 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (₨138) | ₨54 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨330) | ₨82 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (₨146) | ₨41 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (₨504) | ₨216 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨285) | ₨152 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (₨111) | ₨29 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨225) | ₨149 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (₨1,214) | ₨767 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (₨223) | ₨87 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (₨149) | ₨35 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 347% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (₨180,530) | ₨31,400 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (₨131,870) | ₨20,122 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (₨17,003) | ₨4,477 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (₨118,585) | ₨22,933 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (₨92,942) | ₨14,192 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (₨9,099) | ₨3,664 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (₨1,720) | ₨511 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (₨50,836) | ₨29,219 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (₨7,842) | ₨12,383 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (₨506) | ₨416 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (₨1,215) | ₨320 | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (₨8,139) | ₨2,328 | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (₨4,321) | ₨2,564 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (₨11,700) | ₨3,571 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (₨11,893) | ₨3,002 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (₨3,251,239) | ₨980,422 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨155) | ₨108 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (₨5,297) | ₨1,414 | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 212% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (₨692) | ₨140 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (₨807) | ₨303 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (₨11,185) | ₨1,443 | + 675% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (₨647) | ₨402 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨444) | ₨190 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (₨489) | ₨248 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (₨221) | ₨152 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨261) | ₨72 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (₨1,478) | ₨373 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Israel | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (₨4,372) | ₨1,357 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (₨1,940) | ₨595 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (₨8,963) | ₨1,516 | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (₨7,711) | ₨2,086 | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (₨1,138) | ₨594 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨318) | ₨229 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (₨707) | ₨175 | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (₨57,873) | ₨46,652 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (₨23) | ₨1.29 | + 1693% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (₨5,182) | ₨1,530 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (₨700) | ₨244 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 222% more expensive than in India
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