Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 222% | |||
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Food in Israel is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 ₪ (₨5,764) | ₨831 | + 594% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (₨4,081) | ₨1,067 | + 283% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (₨1,571) | ₨486 | + 223% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (₨532) | ₨226 | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨1,057) | ₨323 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (₨633) | ₨171 | + 271% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨1,968) | ₨945 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (₨962) | ₨292 | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (₨493) | ₨97 | + 409% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨788) | ₨630 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (₨4,969) | ₨2,719 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 ₪ (₨1,004) | ₨253 | + 296% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (₨420) | ₨150 | + 181% | |
Housing | + 298% | |||
Housing in Israel is 298% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,098 ₪ (₨553,668) | ₨114,506 | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,646 ₪ (₨440,355) | ₨72,564 | + 507% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (₨60,387) | ₨24,768 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (₨405,966) | ₨81,992 | + 395% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (₨337,929) | ₨49,088 | + 588% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (₨42,663) | ₨20,612 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (₨5,956) | ₨2,457 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (₨93,097) | ₨66,138 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (₨51,626) | ₨30,635 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (₨3,402) | ₨1,176 | + 189% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (₨4,912) | ₨1,814 | + 171% | |
Clothes | + 176% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (₨26,530) | ₨3,685 | + 620% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (₨16,850) | ₨9,758 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (₨43,059) | ₨12,486 | + 245% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (₨37,420) | ₨12,018 | + 211% | |
Transportation | + 267% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (₨11,930,438) | ₨3,213,340 | + 271% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (₨587) | ₨272 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (₨19,061) | ₨3,201 | + 495% | |
Personal Care | + 251% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (₨1,898) | ₨219 | + 767% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (₨2,047) | ₨697 | + 194% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (₨27,019) | ₨3,678 | + 635% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (₨1,739) | ₨812 | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (₨1,611) | ₨591 | + 173% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (₨1,073) | ₨560 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (₨466) | ₨409 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (₨962) | ₨244 | + 294% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (₨6,093) | ₨629 | + 868% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Israel | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (₨13,251) | ₨3,554 | + 273% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (₨6,397) | ₨1,815 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (₨49,374) | ₨6,844 | + 621% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (₨20,585) | ₨7,013 | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (₨4,296) | ₨2,877 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨1,139) | ₨562 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 ₪ (₨2,579) | ₨1,033 | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (₨247,853) | ₨149,999 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (₨26) | ₨255 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 ₪ (₨15,623) | ₨4,456 | + 251% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (₨2,812) | ₨574 | + 390% | |
TOTAL | + 159% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan
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