- 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 | ₨386 (20 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (14 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (2.68 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (3.73 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (2.20 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.29 ₪) | 4.57 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (43 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (4.23 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (1.63 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in India is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,749 (1,613 ₪) | 8,080 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,929 (1,098 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,342 (228 ₪) | 692 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,275 (1,326 ₪) | 4,943 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,612 (766 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,709 (195 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨863 (45 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,094 (1,788 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,400 (545 ₪) | 419 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨386 (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨490 (26 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,420 (127 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,754 (144 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,726 (195 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,929 (154 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨858,601 (45,032 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (3.98 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,266 (66 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 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) | ₨117 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,383 (73 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨235 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (3.58 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (14 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,194 (63 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (24 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (95 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,812 (95 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨628 (33 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨203 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,517 (2,020 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (1.50 ₪) | 0.77 ₪ | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 (99 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (13 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,148 prices entered by 5,140 different people.
Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel
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