- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨2,083) | ₨528 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (₨1,699) | ₨604 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨707) | ₨214 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨220) | ₨108 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (₨478) | ₨121 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (₨212) | ₨82 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨895) | ₨437 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨358) | ₨153 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.42 ₪ (₨159) | ₨40 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨334) | ₨314 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (₨1,830) | ₨2,141 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (₨319) | ₨117 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨259) | ₨55 | + 368% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,591 ₪ (₨273,672) | ₨57,018 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,601 ₪ (₨201,911) | ₨35,866 | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 ₪ (₨26,510) | ₨7,949 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,304 ₪ (₨155,147) | ₨44,615 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,156 ₪ (₨113,774) | ₨25,314 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 464 ₪ (₨16,715) | ₨6,795 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (₨2,581) | ₨2,652 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,873 ₪ (₨67,538) | ₨39,920 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397 ₪ (₨14,295) | ₨11,091 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (₨1,049) | ₨499 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (₨1,835) | ₨947 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 335 ₪ (₨12,065) | ₨2,542 | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 ₪ (₨6,586) | ₨4,026 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431 ₪ (₨15,531) | ₨6,025 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455 ₪ (₨16,385) | ₨5,302 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,617 ₪ (₨4,816,887) | ₨1,796,100 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨227) | ₨89 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (₨8,341) | ₨2,526 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (₨1,034) | ₨227 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨993) | ₨639 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 406 ₪ (₨14,647) | ₨2,133 | + 587% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (₨1,211) | ₨444 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨727) | ₨268 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨671) | ₨340 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨235) | ₨142 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨450) | ₨109 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (₨2,213) | ₨627 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (₨5,485) | ₨1,501 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (₨2,920) | ₨1,126 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 316 ₪ (₨11,385) | ₨3,688 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272 ₪ (₨9,812) | ₨3,095 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (₨1,639) | ₨526 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨508) | ₨391 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (₨1,039) | ₨548 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,387 ₪ (₨86,063) | ₨54,726 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 ₪ (₨27) | ₨29 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 324 ₪ (₨11,676) | ₨3,850 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨1,259) | ₨182 | + 593% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
36.050
PKR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,743 prices entered by 811 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan
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