Cost of living in Israel compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 197% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (30,225 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 388% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (22,434 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (7,797 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (2,882 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (5,546 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (3,334 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (10,514 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (5,000 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (2,496 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (4,629 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 346% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (26,541 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (5,170 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 377% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (2,246 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (3,249,659 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (2,510,013 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (322,556 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (2,470,762 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (1,805,031 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (227,882 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (31,814 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (497,275 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (275,759 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (18,170 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 729% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (26,393 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 784% | |
| Clothes | + 494% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 494% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (141,711 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 732% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (90,002 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 474% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (230,000 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 400% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (199,877 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 233% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,867 ₪ (67,438,881 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1249% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (3,275 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (102,345 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 264% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 264% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (10,140 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (10,933 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 518% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (144,318 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 719% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (9,288 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (8,605 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (5,731 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (2,062 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (5,137 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (32,545 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 796% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Israel | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (71,409 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (36,807 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (263,731 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1632% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (109,955 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (24,366 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (5,945 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (13,474 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 848% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (1,323,896 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 344% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (139 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (78,198 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (15,774 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 531% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 710 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria
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