- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 118 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 94 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 66 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 31 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 61 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 21 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 223 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,625 ₪ (Mex$ 41,505) | Mex$ 19,559 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (Mex$ 30,489) | Mex$ 10,405 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (Mex$ 4,003) | Mex$ 1,608 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (Mex$ 23,427) | Mex$ 11,740 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (Mex$ 17,180) | Mex$ 6,611 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (Mex$ 2,524) | Mex$ 1,603 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 383 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (Mex$ 10,198) | Mex$ 8,077 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (Mex$ 2,159) | Mex$ 1,992 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 104 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 89 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 801 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 660 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (Mex$ 2,474) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 127% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (Mex$ 727,357) | Mex$ 312,764 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 460 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 77 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 186 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (Mex$ 2,212) | Mex$ 547 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 68 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 49 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 53 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 29 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 123 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (Mex$ 790) | Mex$ 384 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 136 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (Mex$ 1,719) | Mex$ 1,189 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 ₪ (Mex$ 1,371) | Mex$ 748 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 102 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 44 | + 251% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (Mex$ 12,996) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (Mex$ 4.03) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (Mex$ 1,763) | Mex$ 715 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 52 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.444
MXN
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,478 prices entered by 1,452 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 108% more expensive than in Mexico
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