Cost of living in Israel compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 68% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (34KM) | 19KM | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (25KM) | 12KM | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (10KM) | 6KM | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (3.09KM) | 2.26KM | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (8KM) | 4.81KM | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (3.09KM) | 4.34KM | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (14KM) | 12KM | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (5.33KM) | 2.56KM | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.83 ₪ (2.34KM) | 1.76KM | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (5.12KM) | 2.08KM | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (24KM) | 20KM | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (5.30KM) | 3.01KM | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (3.44KM) | 1.71KM | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 160% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,790 ₪ (4,266KM) | 1,016KM | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,491 ₪ (3,150KM) | 661KM | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 ₪ (315KM) | 302KM | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,924 ₪ (2,390KM) | 705KM | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,614 ₪ (1,754KM) | 487KM | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ₪ (182KM) | 196KM | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97 ₪ (47KM) | 30KM | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (604KM) | 580KM | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 ₪ (212KM) | 455KM | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 ₪ (10KM) | 11KM | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (30KM) | 12KM | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 328 ₪ (159KM) | 156KM | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (90KM) | 79KM | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (211KM) | 211KM | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (236KM) | 206KM | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 73% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,123 ₪ (69,948KM) | 25,000KM | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (3.38KM) | 2.63KM | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (109KM) | 62KM | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (9KM) | 27KM | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (13KM) | 10KM | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 411 ₪ (200KM) | 50KM | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 ₪ (8KM) | 5.70KM | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ₪ (7KM) | 8KM | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (5.92KM) | 6KM | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 ₪ (2.39KM) | 2.35KM | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (8KM) | 6KM | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ₪ (32KM) | 11KM | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 79% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Israel | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (75KM) | 39KM | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 ₪ (44KM) | 19KM | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (113KM) | 45KM | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 ₪ (135KM) | 81KM | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (27KM) | 10KM | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (7KM) | 3.79KM | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (15KM) | 4.10KM | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (1,385KM) | 924KM | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (0.07KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 258 ₪ (125KM) | 57KM | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (17KM) | 7KM | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 82% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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