Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (7,773 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (6,568 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (2,502 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (729 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (1,742 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (769 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (2,660 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (1,503 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (587 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (1,189 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (6,413 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (1,176 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (784 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (953,353 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (696,385 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (89,789 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (626,232 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (490,811 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (48,049 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 528% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (9,082 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (268,458 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (41,412 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (2,674 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (6,614 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (42,979 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (22,818 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (61,786 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (62,806 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (17,169,294 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (817 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (27,973 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (3,653 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 595% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (4,259 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (59,066 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (3,419 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,342 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (2,584 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (1,168 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (1,378 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (7,804 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (23,089 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (10,246 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (47,330 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (40,721 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 313% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (6,011 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 519% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,681 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (3,736 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 545% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (305,621 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (122 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (27,367 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (3,696 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 638% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 730 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria
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