Cost of living in India compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨339 (15 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨314 (14 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (7 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (2.38 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (3.86 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (1.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (10 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (1.34 ₪) | 4.90 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨776 (34 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (3.78 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (1.68 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,608 (2,250 ₪) | 8,226 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,661 (1,249 ₪) | 5,497 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,891 (257 ₪) | 911 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,376 (1,106 ₪) | 4,979 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,317 (624 ₪) | 3,599 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,918 (171 ₪) | 451 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 (30 ₪) | 93 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,909 (1,304 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,661 (552 ₪) | 348 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (19 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨405 (18 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in India is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,656 (116 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,407 (105 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 (177 ₪) | 482 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,082 (134 ₪) | 550 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,030,610 (44,923 ₪) | 141,007 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (4.64 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,107 (48 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (5.37 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (9 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨793 (35 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨377 (16 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (8 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (3.24 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨349 (15 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| India | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,391 (61 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨669 (29 ₪) | 95 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,457 (64 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,701 (74 ₪) | 261 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (27 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨182 (8 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,579 (2,117 ₪) | 1,841 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 (0.04 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 (74 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨231 (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in Israel
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