- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (5,701 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (4,754 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (1,985 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (585 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (1,319 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (546 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (2,421 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (1,039 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (416 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (860 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (4,606 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (831 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (659 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (739,369 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (542,100 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (80,762 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (430,447 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (320,302 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (53,142 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (7,747 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (158,678 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (38,284 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (2,947 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (5,162 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (37,679 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 450% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (17,044 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (42,411 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (50,578 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 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 | 131,348 ₪ (12,943,863 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (635 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (22,190 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (2,729 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (2,764 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (47,017 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 517% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (3,270 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (1,920 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (1,931 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (649 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (1,133 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (5,849 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (13,742 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (8,140 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (47,566 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (25,360 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (4,316 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (1,361 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (2,923 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 408% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (226,493 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (70 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (25,268 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (3,497 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 639% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
98.546
NGN
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Israel is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria
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