Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (8,595 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (6,450 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (2,665 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (765 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (1,870 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (818 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (3,502 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (1,452 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (604 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (1,162 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (6,052 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (1,399 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (923 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (1,162,558 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (857,563 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (109,562 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (691,590 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (511,752 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (52,325 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (12,404 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (226,348 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (57,522 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (3,173 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (7,763 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (42,234 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (25,661 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (53,531 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (61,759 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (17,278,236 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (893 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (27,991 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (2,354 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (3,504 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (40,950 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (2,311 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (2,412 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (1,703 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (761 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (1,901 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (7,736 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (20,607 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (10,859 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (37,952 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (35,783 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (6,617 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,812 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (3,840 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 668% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (363,155 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (17 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (31,969 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (4,183 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 707% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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