Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 226 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 122 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 54 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 35 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.84 ₪ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 71 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 ₪ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 24 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 227 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.10 ₪ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,843 ₪ (Mex$ 42,606) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,799 ₪ (Mex$ 36,106) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 637 ₪ (Mex$ 3,967) | Mex$ 970 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,553 ₪ (Mex$ 28,344) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,585 ₪ (Mex$ 22,319) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 498 ₪ (Mex$ 3,098) | Mex$ 693 | + 347% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 387 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,490 ₪ (Mex$ 9,278) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 ₪ (Mex$ 2,845) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 98 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 94 | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 225 ₪ (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 861 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ₪ (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 672 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 ₪ (Mex$ 2,030) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 393 ₪ (Mex$ 2,448) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (Mex$ 864,415) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 ₪ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (Mex$ 1,429) | Mex$ 553 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 75 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 188 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 286 ₪ (Mex$ 1,779) | Mex$ 546 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 79 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ₪ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 49 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 58 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 29 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 188 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 139% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 294 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76 ₪ (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 150 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 450 ₪ (Mex$ 2,802) | Mex$ 805 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 ₪ (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 669 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 ₪ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 122 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 71 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 40 | + 345% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,302 ₪ (Mex$ 14,334) | Mex$ 11,185 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (Mex$ 1,434) | Mex$ 966 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 62 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
6.226
MXN
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,255 prices entered by 1,328 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 121% more expensive than in Mexico
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