Cost of living in Israel compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 193% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (руб 1,412) | руб 406 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (руб 1,160) | руб 283 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (руб 478) | руб 144 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (руб 136) | руб 65 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (руб 328) | руб 88 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (руб 135) | руб 130 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (руб 545) | руб 333 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (руб 222) | руб 107 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (руб 92) | руб 34 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (руб 212) | руб 66 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (руб 1,308) | руб 593 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (руб 192) | руб 110 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (руб 111) | руб 29 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 160% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (руб 156,750) | руб 68,217 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (руб 129,079) | руб 38,434 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (руб 15,419) | руб 5,700 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (руб 107,244) | руб 32,389 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (руб 83,099) | руб 23,273 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (руб 8,007) | руб 3,730 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (руб 1,606) | руб 439 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (руб 30,589) | руб 24,196 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (руб 9,383) | руб 6,604 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (руб 522) | руб 413 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (руб 1,103) | руб 811 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (руб 4,831) | руб 4,757 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (руб 3,131) | руб 2,535 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (руб 7,672) | руб 5,645 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (руб 8,027) | руб 6,989 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 163% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (руб 3,147,739) | руб 1,246,020 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (руб 124) | руб 47 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (руб 5,096) | руб 1,609 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (руб 712) | руб 451 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (руб 629) | руб 549 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (руб 6,540) | руб 1,290 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (руб 513) | руб 307 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (руб 441) | руб 183 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (руб 326) | руб 213 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (руб 169) | руб 81 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (руб 239) | руб 100 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (руб 1,537) | руб 559 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (руб 3,291) | руб 1,443 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (руб 1,761) | руб 580 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (руб 3,627) | руб 5,605 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (руб 6,904) | руб 3,345 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (руб 1,099) | руб 385 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (руб 323) | руб 166 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (руб 636) | руб 220 | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (руб 58,407) | руб 35,616 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (руб 41) | руб 7 | + 525% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (руб 5,376) | руб 3,599 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (руб 739) | руб 160 | + 363% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
22.671
RUB
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,367 prices entered by 851 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 151% more expensive than in Russia
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