Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨391 (19 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨280 (13 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (2.50 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (3.42 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (1.74 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨215 (10 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (1.34 ₪) | 4.84 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨825 (39 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (3.99 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (1.68 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in India is 75% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,319 (1,489 ₪) | 7,758 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,070 (954 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,179 (199 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,911 (1,137 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,849 (658 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,140 (149 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨741 (35 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,622 (1,456 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (511 ₪) | 400 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (18 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨325 (15 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in India is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,357 (112 ₪) | 320 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,587 (123 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,785 (180 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,802 (133 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,670 (44,380 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (3.61 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,212 (58 ₪) | 221 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨108 (5.14 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨209 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨987 (47 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (3.20 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (12 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,193 (57 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨468 (22 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,731 (82 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,919 (91 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (33 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,881 (1,610 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.76 (0.18 ₪) | 0.94 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,977 (94 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (12 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,978 prices entered by 2,427 different people.
Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in Israel
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