- Cost of Living
- India
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨423 (22 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (14 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (2.70 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (3.73 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (2.04 ₪) | 5.57 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (11 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.29 ₪) | 4.23 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (43 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (4.27 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (1.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,021 (1,627 ₪) | 7,523 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,985 (1,101 ₪) | 5,531 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,564 (239 ₪) | 802 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,598 (1,290 ₪) | 4,446 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,581 (817 ₪) | 3,253 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,791 (199 ₪) | 521 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨822 (43 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,846 (1,776 ₪) | 1,720 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,655 (559 ₪) | 379 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (20 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨556 (29 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (126 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,653 (139 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,743 (196 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,918 (153 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,820 (46,049 ₪) | 130,998 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (4.10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,354 (71 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨282 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,553 (81 ₪) | 457 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨259 (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨135 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (3.76 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨277 (15 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,186 (62 ₪) | 147 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (25 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,972 (103 ₪) | 478 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,759 (92 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨615 (32 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨196 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,823 (2,037 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (3.11 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,885 (99 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (13 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,704 prices entered by 4,814 different people.
Cost of living in India is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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