Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (₨2,966) | ₨477 | + 522% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (₨2,438) | ₨617 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (₨1,005) | ₨253 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨286) | ₨111 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨689) | ₨146 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (₨283) | ₨85 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (₨1,146) | ₨736 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (₨466) | ₨147 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (₨192) | ₨52 | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (₨445) | ₨285 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (₨2,748) | ₨1,607 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (₨403) | ₨133 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (₨234) | ₨80 | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (₨329,304) | ₨65,208 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (₨271,172) | ₨40,675 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (₨32,393) | ₨11,662 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (₨225,301) | ₨44,902 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (₨174,577) | ₨32,659 | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (₨16,821) | ₨8,932 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (₨3,373) | ₨2,572 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (₨64,262) | ₨44,098 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (₨19,713) | ₨23,617 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (₨1,097) | ₨667 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (₨2,316) | ₨516 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (₨10,149) | ₨3,054 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (₨6,577) | ₨5,408 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (₨16,118) | ₨8,399 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (₨16,863) | ₨5,912 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (₨6,612,845) | ₨2,463,580 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (₨261) | ₨107 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (₨10,706) | ₨2,108 | + 408% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (₨1,496) | ₨260 | + 476% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (₨1,322) | ₨616 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (₨13,739) | ₨1,831 | + 650% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (₨1,078) | ₨463 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (₨926) | ₨350 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (₨685) | ₨441 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (₨354) | ₨189 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨502) | ₨169 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (₨3,229) | ₨480 | + 573% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (₨6,913) | ₨1,849 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (₨3,700) | ₨1,458 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (₨7,620) | ₨2,679 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (₨14,504) | ₨3,680 | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (₨2,308) | ₨850 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (₨678) | ₨437 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (₨1,336) | ₨435 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (₨122,704) | ₨58,894 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (₨87) | ₨39 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (₨11,294) | ₨4,106 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (₨1,552) | ₨267 | + 480% | |
| TOTAL | + 217% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,675 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan
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