Cost of living in India compared to Israel
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in India is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (17 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (13 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (6 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (2.35 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (3.30 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (1.63 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (1.39 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (5.95 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨774 (35 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (3.85 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (1.62 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in India is 76% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,366 (1,502 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,918 (897 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,363 (196 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,026 (857 ₪) | 4,638 ₪ | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,499 (563 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (150 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (30 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (1,331 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (470 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (19 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (10 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (104 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (116 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (162 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (122 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (41,359 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (3.59 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,164 (52 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (4.52 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (10 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (28 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (14 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (3.08 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (11 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in India is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 (53 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (21 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,631 (73 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,624 (73 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (26 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (1,630 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (0.24 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,577 (71 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,804 prices entered by 2,176 different people.
Cost of living in India is 68% cheaper than in Israel
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