- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (5,654 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (4,610 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (1,918 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (597 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (1,306 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.77 ₪ (565 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (2,428 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (981 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (432 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (903 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (4,968 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (866 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (702 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,625 ₪ (745,962 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (547,967 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (71,946 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (421,054 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (308,772 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (45,363 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (7,015 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (183,292 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (38,796 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (2,848 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (4,980 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (32,742 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (17,874 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (42,151 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (44,468 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (13,072,565 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (616 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (22,638 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (2,807 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (2,695 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (39,750 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (3,285 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (1,969 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (1,821 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (638 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (1,221 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (6,007 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (14,203 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (7,924 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (30,899 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 ₪ (24,648 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (4,413 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,376 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (2,806 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 399% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (233,568 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (72 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (31,688 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (3,416 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 626% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
97.836
NGN
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,570 prices entered by 373 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria
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