- Cost of Living
- India
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (20 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (14 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (2.69 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (3.72 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (2.65 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨197 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.32 ₪) | 4.81 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (43 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (4.23 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (1.69 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,468 (1,676 ₪) | 7,914 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,916 (1,114 ₪) | 5,766 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,406 (235 ₪) | 702 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,719 (1,370 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,684 (782 ₪) | 3,611 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,736 (199 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨897 (48 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,573 (1,842 ₪) | 2,084 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,910 (581 ₪) | 427 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨371 (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨563 (30 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,427 (129 ₪) | 322 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,704 (144 ₪) | 199 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,707 (198 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,930 (156 ₪) | 472 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,896 (45,865 ₪) | 135,083 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (3.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,327 (71 ₪) | 238 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,208 (64 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (12 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (3.72 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨290 (15 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,156 (62 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨460 (24 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,842 (98 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,953 (104 ₪) | 270 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨680 (36 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,122 (2,084 ₪) | 2,428 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (3.12 ₪) | 0.85 ₪ | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,875 (100 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨234 (12 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,030 prices entered by 4,926 different people.
Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in Israel
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