Cost of living in Israel compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (₨2,615) | ₨588 | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (₨2,185) | ₨653 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (₨852) | ₨249 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (₨274) | ₨110 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (₨630) | ₨123 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (₨265) | ₨116 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (₨1,124) | ₨492 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (₨486) | ₨180 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (₨218) | ₨46 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (₨428) | ₨359 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (₨2,143) | ₨2,731 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (₨359) | ₨127 | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (₨304) | ₨57 | + 433% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 307% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,758 ₪ (₨349,133) | ₨56,028 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (₨262,843) | ₨35,811 | + 634% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (₨33,974) | ₨8,975 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,967 ₪ (₨223,540) | ₨49,793 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (₨164,278) | ₨29,925 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (₨21,426) | ₨8,086 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (₨3,496) | ₨2,480 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (₨61,601) | ₨38,897 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (₨17,982) | ₨12,402 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (₨1,488) | ₨593 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (₨2,376) | ₨791 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (₨14,399) | ₨2,103 | + 585% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (₨7,664) | ₨3,538 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (₨19,351) | ₨6,562 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (₨19,787) | ₨5,556 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (₨6,064,348) | ₨1,949,500 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (₨288) | ₨112 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221 ₪ (₨9,927) | ₨1,909 | + 420% | |
| Personal Care | + 297% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (₨1,325) | ₨311 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (₨1,074) | ₨401 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (₨21,183) | ₨1,486 | + 1326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (₨1,465) | ₨514 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (₨918) | ₨301 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (₨671) | ₨305 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (₨273) | ₨190 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (₨484) | ₨126 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (₨2,788) | ₨388 | + 619% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (₨6,740) | ₨1,486 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (₨3,669) | ₨1,191 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (₨15,815) | ₨3,767 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (₨12,284) | ₨3,552 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (₨2,005) | ₨885 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (₨657) | ₨327 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (₨1,319) | ₨393 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (₨91,800) | ₨55,804 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (₨42) | ₨4.62 | + 814% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (₨12,938) | ₨4,010 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (₨1,574) | ₨216 | + 628% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,486 prices entered by 619 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan
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