- Cost of Living
- India
- Israel
- Comparison
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 | ₨420 (21 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨267 (13 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (2.53 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (3.52 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (2.02 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.21 ₪) | 4.45 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (5.91 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (40 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (4.01 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (1.59 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in India is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,215 (1,534 ₪) | 7,725 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,425 (1,053 ₪) | 5,726 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,322 (212 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,495 (1,253 ₪) | 4,504 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,819 (777 ₪) | 3,211 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,678 (181 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨841 (41 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,600 (1,651 ₪) | 1,846 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,356 (509 ₪) | 375 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (19 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (26 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in India is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (117 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,714 (133 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,683 (181 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,899 (142 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in India is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,381 (43,116 ₪) | 133,473 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (3.78 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,311 (64 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨133 (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨294 (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,460 (72 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨244 (12 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (11 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (3.34 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (14 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,219 (60 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (23 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,928 (95 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,819 (89 ₪) | 275 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (31 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (10 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,997 (1,916 ₪) | 2,302 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (2.66 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,889 (93 ₪) | 310 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (12 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,609 prices entered by 5,023 different people.
Cost of living in India is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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