Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨389 (18 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨355 (16 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (2.64 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (3.91 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (2.14 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (12 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (1.45 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨796 (36 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (4.46 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (1.82 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,685 (1,633 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,997 (1,053 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (219 ₪) | 650 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,549 (1,261 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,227 (743 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,217 (239 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 (29 ₪) | 97 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (1,423 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (545 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (26 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨578 (26 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in India is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,383 (109 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,947 (135 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,074 (186 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,115 (143 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in India is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,501,930 (68,742 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (4.79 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (53 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (13 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 (43 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (17 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (8 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (4.29 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨317 (15 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (65 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨584 (27 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (63 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 (92 ₪) | 279 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (37 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (8 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (2,431 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (0.06 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,424 (65 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (12 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,464 prices entered by 1,363 different people.
Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Israel
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