Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (6,182 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (5,166 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (2,014 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (648 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (1,489 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (627 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (2,658 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (1,148 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (514 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (1,012 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (5,065 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (849 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (718 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,758 ₪ (825,320 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (621,336 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (80,312 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,116 ₪ (544,206 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (388,339 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (50,648 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (8,265 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (145,618 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (42,509 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (3,517 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (5,617 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (34,038 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (18,117 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (45,743 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (46,775 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (14,335,567 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 700% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (681 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221 ₪ (23,466 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (3,133 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (2,539 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (50,074 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 625% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (3,462 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (2,169 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (1,586 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (645 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (1,144 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (6,592 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (15,932 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (8,673 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (37,384 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (29,039 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (4,739 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (1,553 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (3,117 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 449% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (217,008 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (100 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (30,583 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (3,721 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 703% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,571 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
106.382
NGN
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ILS
Cost of living in Israel is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria
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