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Cost of living in India compared to Israel
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (20 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨255 (13 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (2.67 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (3.68 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (1.89 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨196 (10 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨141 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.28 ₪) | 4.41 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (44 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (4.24 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (1.69 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,723 (1,592 ₪) | 7,623 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,608 (1,068 ₪) | 5,539 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,250 (220 ₪) | 837 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,713 (1,228 ₪) | 4,539 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,161 (785 ₪) | 3,253 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,594 (238 ₪) | 665 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨910 (47 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,176 (1,771 ₪) | 1,492 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,451 (593 ₪) | 419 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨427 (22 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨555 (29 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,426 (126 ₪) | 399 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,918 (151 ₪) | 169 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,101 (212 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,316 (172 ₪) | 519 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨869,760 (45,058 ₪) | 133,253 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (4.10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,289 (67 ₪) | 220 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨153 (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨314 (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,136 (59 ₪) | 554 ₪ | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨276 (14 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (9 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (12 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (3.73 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨288 (15 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,210 (63 ₪) | 133 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨498 (26 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,130 (110 ₪) | 355 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,823 (94 ₪) | 287 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨869 (45 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨213 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨228 (12 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,313 (1,933 ₪) | 2,033 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨51 (2.63 ₪) | 0.63 ₪ | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,296 (119 ₪) | 283 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (13 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,618 prices entered by 4,049 different people.
Cost of living in India is 56% cheaper than in Israel
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