Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 317% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (₨3,797) | ₨519 | + 631% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (₨3,208) | ₨742 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (₨1,222) | ₨215 | + 469% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (₨356) | ₨119 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨851) | ₨168 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (₨376) | ₨102 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (₨1,299) | ₨658 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨734) | ₨194 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (₨287) | ₨51 | + 458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨581) | ₨220 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (₨3,133) | ₨2,141 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (₨574) | ₨170 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (₨383) | ₨77 | + 395% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 369% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (₨465,705) | ₨65,360 | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (₨340,178) | ₨44,450 | + 665% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (₨43,861) | ₨14,918 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (₨305,909) | ₨47,849 | + 539% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (₨239,757) | ₨35,800 | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (₨23,471) | ₨10,123 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (₨4,436) | ₨2,270 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (₨131,139) | ₨53,975 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (₨20,230) | ₨18,356 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (₨1,306) | ₨851 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (₨3,134) | ₨797 | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (₨20,995) | ₨4,868 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (₨11,146) | ₨7,670 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (₨30,182) | ₨17,357 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (₨30,680) | ₨8,106 | + 278% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (₨8,387,053) | ₨5,697,890 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨399) | ₨146 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (₨13,664) | ₨4,073 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 271% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 271% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (₨1,785) | ₨237 | + 653% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (₨2,081) | ₨572 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (₨28,853) | ₨1,768 | + 1532% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (₨1,670) | ₨1,267 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨1,144) | ₨575 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (₨1,262) | ₨371 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (₨571) | ₨352 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨673) | ₨116 | + 479% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (₨3,812) | ₨681 | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (₨11,279) | ₨2,016 | + 459% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (₨5,005) | ₨1,908 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (₨23,120) | ₨2,708 | + 754% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (₨19,892) | ₨4,907 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (₨2,936) | ₨1,025 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨821) | ₨469 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (₨1,825) | ₨513 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (₨149,293) | ₨107,118 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (₨59) | ₨4.02 | + 1381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (₨13,368) | ₨4,729 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (₨1,805) | ₨237 | + 661% | |
| TOTAL | + 227% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan
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