Cost of living in Israel compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (R$ 99) | R$ 34 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (R$ 77) | R$ 34 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.73 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (R$ 14) | R$ 5.99 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (R$ 72) | R$ 44 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.02 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 189% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ (R$ 13,713) | R$ 3,513 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ (R$ 9,977) | R$ 2,510 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ (R$ 1,302) | R$ 642 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (R$ 8,133) | R$ 2,653 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ (R$ 6,075) | R$ 1,688 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (R$ 615) | R$ 576 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ (R$ 139) | R$ 91 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (R$ 2,595) | R$ 2,033 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (R$ 590) | R$ 630 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (R$ 91) | R$ 20 | + 358% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 ₪ (R$ 499) | R$ 243 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 ₪ (R$ 298) | R$ 238 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ (R$ 628) | R$ 394 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (R$ 734) | R$ 290 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ (R$ 203,176) | R$ 117,883 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.85 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (R$ 329) | R$ 226 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (R$ 41) | R$ 47 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (R$ 482) | R$ 261 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (R$ 22) | R$ 5.12 | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (R$ 78) | R$ 52 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Israel | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162 ₪ (R$ 234) | R$ 109 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (R$ 128) | R$ 63 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (R$ 446) | R$ 206 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (R$ 421) | R$ 194 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (R$ 78) | R$ 29 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 322% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (R$ 4,270) | R$ 4,672 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (R$ 0.19) | R$ 1.33 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ (R$ 379) | R$ 124 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (R$ 50) | R$ 11 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.448
BRL
/
ILS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,739 prices entered by 1,763 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 93% more expensive than in Brazil
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