- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨2,195) | ₨561 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (₨1,826) | ₨654 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨764) | ₨222 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92 ₪ (₨224) | ₨108 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (₨503) | ₨122 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58 ₪ (₨211) | ₨81 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨926) | ₨601 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨396) | ₨157 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.25 ₪ (₨160) | ₨40 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨327) | ₨283 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (₨1,777) | ₨2,980 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (₨320) | ₨117 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨250) | ₨57 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (₨283,468) | ₨55,913 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (₨207,837) | ₨35,841 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (₨30,963) | ₨8,271 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (₨165,030) | ₨45,604 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (₨122,801) | ₨28,662 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (₨20,374) | ₨7,054 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (₨2,970) | ₨2,745 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (₨60,836) | ₨41,233 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (₨14,678) | ₨11,254 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (₨1,130) | ₨504 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (₨1,979) | ₨1,031 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (₨14,446) | ₨2,511 | + 475% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (₨6,534) | ₨3,906 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (₨16,260) | ₨6,587 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (₨19,391) | ₨5,399 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (₨4,962,564) | ₨2,201,860 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨243) | ₨92 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (₨8,507) | ₨2,619 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 223% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (₨1,046) | ₨241 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨1,060) | ₨774 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (₨18,026) | ₨2,396 | + 652% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (₨1,254) | ₨458 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨736) | ₨326 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨740) | ₨361 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨249) | ₨156 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨435) | ₨111 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (₨2,243) | ₨585 | + 283% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (₨5,269) | ₨1,463 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (₨3,121) | ₨1,197 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (₨18,236) | ₨3,978 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (₨9,723) | ₨3,261 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (₨1,655) | ₨1,228 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨522) | ₨400 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (₨1,121) | ₨548 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,274 ₪ (₨85,926) | ₨57,507 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (₨27) | ₨50 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (₨9,687) | ₨3,895 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨1,341) | ₨275 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,289 prices entered by 781 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan
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