Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in India is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (16 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨355 (15 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (2.48 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨99 (4.05 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (1.82 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨198 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (1.66 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨175 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨999 (41 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (3.82 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (1.78 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in India is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨44,454 (1,818 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,266 (1,197 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,484 (224 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,483 (1,206 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,481 (756 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,765 (236 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨767 (31 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,487 (1,124 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,343 (464 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨471 (19 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,175 (48 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (107 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (110 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (176 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (124 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,869,040 (76,454 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (4.21 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (63 ₪) | 244 ₪ | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in India is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (4.31 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨277 (11 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,102 (45 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨389 (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨249 (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨93 (3.79 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨321 (13 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
India | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (58 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (27 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (75 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (91 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (27 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (8 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (1,610 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (0.19 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (75 ₪) | 169 ₪ | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (12 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,410 prices entered by 716 different people.
Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Israel
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