- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (руб 1,041) | руб 360 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (руб 868) | руб 278 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (руб 363) | руб 133 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (руб 107) | руб 65 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (руб 241) | руб 81 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54 ₪ (руб 100) | руб 138 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (руб 442) | руб 310 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (руб 190) | руб 93 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.22 ₪ (руб 76) | руб 35 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (руб 157) | руб 60 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (руб 841) | руб 532 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (руб 152) | руб 96 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (руб 120) | руб 32 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (руб 135,016) | руб 75,340 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (руб 98,992) | руб 39,678 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (руб 14,748) | руб 6,137 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (руб 78,604) | руб 38,444 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (руб 58,490) | руб 24,360 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (руб 9,704) | руб 3,704 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (руб 1,415) | руб 479 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (руб 28,976) | руб 26,419 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (руб 6,991) | руб 5,951 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (руб 538) | руб 391 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (руб 943) | руб 509 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (руб 6,880) | руб 5,499 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (руб 3,112) | руб 3,037 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (руб 7,745) | руб 5,637 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (руб 9,236) | руб 7,478 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (руб 2,363,666) | руб 1,208,140 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (руб 116) | руб 43 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (руб 4,052) | руб 1,702 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (руб 498) | руб 324 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (руб 505) | руб 508 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (руб 8,586) | руб 1,237 | + 594% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (руб 597) | руб 230 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (руб 351) | руб 166 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (руб 353) | руб 211 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (руб 119) | руб 71 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (руб 207) | руб 104 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (руб 1,068) | руб 515 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (руб 2,509) | руб 1,688 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (руб 1,486) | руб 682 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (руб 8,686) | руб 5,430 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (руб 4,631) | руб 3,292 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (руб 788) | руб 379 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (руб 249) | руб 177 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (руб 534) | руб 234 | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298 ₪ (руб 41,360) | руб 31,513 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (руб 13) | руб 4.86 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (руб 4,614) | руб 3,232 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (руб 639) | руб 140 | + 357% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
17.995
RUB
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,166 prices entered by 1,075 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 99% more expensive than in Russia
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