Cost of living in Israel compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨1,213) | ₨389 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (₨1,014) | ₨279 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (₨395) | ₨141 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨127) | ₨52 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨292) | ₨72 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (₨123) | ₨37 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨521) | ₨213 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (₨225) | ₨139 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (₨101) | ₨28 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨199) | ₨129 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (₨994) | ₨824 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (₨166) | ₨83 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨141) | ₨35 | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 297% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,730 ₪ (₨161,344) | ₨31,378 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (₨121,901) | ₨19,773 | + 517% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (₨15,757) | ₨4,071 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,967 ₪ (₨103,673) | ₨24,077 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (₨76,189) | ₨13,885 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (₨9,937) | ₨3,201 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (₨1,622) | ₨746 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (₨28,569) | ₨30,923 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (₨8,340) | ₨10,610 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (₨690) | ₨377 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (₨1,102) | ₨285 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (₨6,678) | ₨2,358 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (₨3,554) | ₨2,617 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (₨8,974) | ₨3,804 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (₨9,177) | ₨2,819 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (₨2,812,521) | ₨943,217 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨134) | ₨76 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221 ₪ (₨4,604) | ₨1,228 | + 275% | |
| 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) | 29 ₪ (₨615) | ₨108 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (₨498) | ₨209 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (₨9,824) | ₨1,006 | + 877% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (₨679) | ₨248 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨426) | ₨172 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (₨311) | ₨234 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (₨126) | ₨151 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨225) | ₨67 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (₨1,293) | ₨244 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (₨3,126) | ₨1,207 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (₨1,702) | ₨473 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (₨7,334) | ₨1,814 | + 304% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (₨5,697) | ₨1,962 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (₨930) | ₨686 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨305) | ₨221 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (₨612) | ₨228 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (₨42,575) | ₨33,881 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (₨20) | ₨3.80 | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (₨6,000) | ₨1,971 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨730) | ₨245 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 189% more expensive than in India
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