Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 177 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 110 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 54 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 33 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71 ₪ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 68 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.76 ₪ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 22 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 225 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 29 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 181% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,597 ₪ (Mex$ 48,220) | Mex$ 18,680 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,763 ₪ (Mex$ 36,576) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 776 ₪ (Mex$ 4,924) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,016 ₪ (Mex$ 31,838) | Mex$ 10,829 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,521 ₪ (Mex$ 22,346) | Mex$ 5,575 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 514 ₪ (Mex$ 3,264) | Mex$ 846 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 379 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ (Mex$ 8,890) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 369 ₪ (Mex$ 2,342) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 101 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 84 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 ₪ (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 844 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 615 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ (Mex$ 2,606) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ (Mex$ 2,707) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 146% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,377 ₪ (Mex$ 865,580) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 499 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 142% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 83 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 200 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ₪ (Mex$ 2,570) | Mex$ 530 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 70 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 48 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 56 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 30 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 187 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 169% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 ₪ (Mex$ 1,015) | Mex$ 339 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 140 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 951 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (Mex$ 1,674) | Mex$ 658 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 114 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 61 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 40 | + 367% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,358 ₪ (Mex$ 14,967) | Mex$ 9,553 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 444% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 924 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 57 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,794 prices entered by 1,516 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 146% more expensive than in Mexico
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