- 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 | ₨382 (20 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (14 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (2.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (3.76 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (2.40 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.31 ₪) | 4.88 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 (43 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (4.28 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (1.67 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in India is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,209 (1,664 ₪) | 8,106 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,986 (1,119 ₪) | 5,829 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,319 (230 ₪) | 598 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,196 (1,290 ₪) | 4,900 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,614 (779 ₪) | 3,618 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,897 (208 ₪) | 470 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨885 (47 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,168 (1,821 ₪) | 1,969 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,481 (559 ₪) | 404 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨520 (28 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,435 (130 ₪) | 358 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,777 (148 ₪) | 194 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,678 (196 ₪) | 424 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (156 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨862,630 (45,982 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (3.99 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,296 (69 ₪) | 235 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,367 (73 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨233 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (3.69 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (15 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,132 (60 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨464 (25 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,795 (96 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (96 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨668 (36 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨183 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,910 (2,074 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨34 (1.82 ₪) | 0.92 ₪ | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,857 (99 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨239 (13 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05330
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,044 prices entered by 5,185 different people.
Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in Israel
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