Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 323 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 182 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ₪ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 74 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 91 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 47 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 272 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 39 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,175 ₪ (Mex$ 40,113) | Mex$ 24,494 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,190 ₪ (Mex$ 34,605) | Mex$ 12,965 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 592 ₪ (Mex$ 3,309) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,387 ₪ (Mex$ 30,115) | Mex$ 15,768 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,750 ₪ (Mex$ 20,966) | Mex$ 7,787 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 393 ₪ (Mex$ 2,196) | Mex$ 694 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 ₪ (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 397 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997 ₪ (Mex$ 5,571) | Mex$ 5,861 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 536 ₪ (Mex$ 2,999) | Mex$ 2,286 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 142 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 131 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 162 ₪ (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 953 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ₪ (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 764 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 396 ₪ (Mex$ 2,216) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 113 ₪ (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 1,429 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,244 ₪ (Mex$ 907,041) | Mex$ 407,184 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 241 ₪ (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 674 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 106 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 278 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 221 ₪ (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 660 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 106 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 70 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 82 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ₪ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 40 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 41 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ₪ (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 306 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Israel | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 381 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ₪ (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 179 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 ₪ (Mex$ 3,028) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 202 ₪ (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 825 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 187 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 98 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 57 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,869 ₪ (Mex$ 16,041) | Mex$ 10,563 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ₪ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 3.22 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 206 ₪ (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 947 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 82 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,260 prices entered by 595 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 72% more expensive than in Mexico
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