Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (₨5,348) | ₨851 | + 528% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (₨4,013) | ₨952 | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (₨1,658) | ₨348 | + 376% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨476) | ₨168 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (₨1,163) | ₨282 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (₨509) | ₨250 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (₨2,179) | ₨1,139 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨903) | ₨290 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (₨376) | ₨122 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨723) | ₨549 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (₨3,766) | ₨2,784 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (₨870) | ₨289 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨574) | ₨191 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 378% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (₨723,377) | ₨115,670 | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (₨533,600) | ₨70,950 | + 652% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (₨68,172) | ₨25,995 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (₨430,327) | ₨59,502 | + 623% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (₨318,426) | ₨50,821 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (₨32,558) | ₨20,152 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (₨7,718) | ₨2,097 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (₨140,840) | ₨71,636 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (₨35,792) | ₨23,262 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (₨1,974) | ₨1,718 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (₨4,830) | ₨1,977 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (₨26,279) | ₨3,426 | + 667% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (₨15,967) | ₨6,254 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (₨33,308) | ₨13,199 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (₨38,428) | ₨8,569 | + 348% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (₨10,751,011) | ₨4,456,060 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (₨556) | ₨270 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (₨17,417) | ₨4,626 | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (₨1,465) | ₨1,015 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨2,181) | ₨1,391 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (₨25,481) | ₨3,667 | + 595% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (₨1,438) | ₨521 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨1,501) | ₨922 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (₨1,059) | ₨736 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (₨473) | ₨249 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (₨1,183) | ₨242 | + 389% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (₨4,814) | ₨860 | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 203% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (₨12,822) | ₨3,545 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (₨6,757) | ₨2,089 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (₨23,615) | ₨2,959 | + 698% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (₨22,265) | ₨7,109 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (₨4,117) | ₨880 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨1,128) | ₨669 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (₨2,390) | ₨1,106 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (₨225,965) | ₨119,622 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (₨10) | ₨3.79 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (₨19,892) | ₨3,764 | + 429% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (₨2,603) | ₨415 | + 527% | |
| TOTAL | + 230% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,569 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan
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