Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 244 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 138 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 64 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 37 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 75 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 25 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 265 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 33 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 145% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (Mex$ 46,423) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (Mex$ 33,910) | Mex$ 9,446 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (Mex$ 4,372) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (Mex$ 30,494) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (Mex$ 23,900) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (Mex$ 2,340) | Mex$ 844 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 402 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (Mex$ 13,072) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (Mex$ 2,017) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 115 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 109 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (Mex$ 2,093) | Mex$ 917 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 652 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (Mex$ 3,009) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (Mex$ 3,058) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (Mex$ 836,042) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 21 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 504 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 136% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 84 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 199 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (Mex$ 2,876) | Mex$ 580 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 76 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 55 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 58 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 30 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 231 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 318 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 156 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (Mex$ 2,305) | Mex$ 742 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (Mex$ 1,983) | Mex$ 741 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 149 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 82 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 42 | + 335% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (Mex$ 14,882) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (Mex$ 5.93) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 909 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 67 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,969 prices entered by 1,134 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 116% more expensive than in Mexico
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