- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 119 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 96 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 65 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 31 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 64 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 38 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 21 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 216 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (Mex$ 38,819) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (Mex$ 28,462) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (Mex$ 4,240) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (Mex$ 22,600) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (Mex$ 16,817) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (Mex$ 2,790) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 382 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (Mex$ 8,331) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (Mex$ 2,010) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 110 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 79 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (Mex$ 1,978) | Mex$ 838 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 674 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (Mex$ 2,227) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (Mex$ 2,655) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (Mex$ 679,597) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 453 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 77 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 181 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (Mex$ 2,469) | Mex$ 545 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 72 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 50 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 55 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 30 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 127 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 379 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 138 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (Mex$ 2,497) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (Mex$ 1,331) | Mex$ 750 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 103 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 55 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 45 | + 243% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (Mex$ 11,892) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (Mex$ 3.67) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 757 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 52 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.174
MXN
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,948 prices entered by 1,369 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 96% more expensive than in Mexico
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