Cost of living in Israel compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 176% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (COL$66,650) | COL$22,093 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (COL$56,881) | COL$17,264 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (COL$22,259) | COL$7,258 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (COL$6,417) | COL$2,729 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (COL$15,734) | COL$5,418 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (COL$6,515) | COL$2,768 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (COL$31,616) | COL$7,931 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (COL$11,008) | COL$5,432 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.61 ₪ (COL$4,939) | COL$2,141 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (COL$10,014) | COL$2,959 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (COL$61,554) | COL$40,384 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (COL$9,430) | COL$4,260 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.51 ₪ (COL$5,904) | COL$2,180 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 204% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,239 ₪ (COL$7,753,548) | COL$2,572,790 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,044 ₪ (COL$6,474,362) | COL$1,216,580 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 725 ₪ (COL$776,418) | COL$229,461 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,936 ₪ (COL$5,286,928) | COL$1,515,810 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,620 ₪ (COL$3,878,017) | COL$825,066 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 467 ₪ (COL$500,093) | COL$151,936 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (COL$71,725) | COL$71,978 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,238 ₪ (COL$1,325,749) | COL$1,197,170 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 ₪ (COL$421,599) | COL$334,203 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ₪ (COL$33,347) | COL$18,859 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (COL$53,275) | COL$10,058 | + 430% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (COL$228,251) | COL$163,135 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (COL$147,912) | COL$103,237 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (COL$362,490) | COL$243,575 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (COL$379,234) | COL$210,728 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 104% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,710 ₪ (COL$147,505,360) | COL$60,649,100 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.66 ₪ (COL$6,066) | COL$2,403 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (COL$244,617) | COL$128,727 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (COL$33,643) | COL$15,851 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (COL$29,725) | COL$13,840 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (COL$308,983) | COL$80,599 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (COL$24,253) | COL$18,127 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (COL$20,830) | COL$12,099 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (COL$15,413) | COL$15,276 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (COL$8,375) | COL$6,265 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (COL$12,053) | COL$4,653 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 ₪ (COL$76,771) | COL$20,199 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 223% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 137 ₪ (COL$147,253) | COL$33,524 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (COL$83,217) | COL$23,684 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (COL$171,381) | COL$90,084 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (COL$326,188) | COL$96,450 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (COL$51,915) | COL$21,926 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (COL$15,252) | COL$7,548 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (COL$30,040) | COL$3,511 | + 756% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (COL$2,759,553) | COL$1,794,660 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (COL$1,951) | COL$217 | + 799% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 248 ₪ (COL$265,454) | COL$120,550 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (COL$35,147) | COL$8,351 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 157% more expensive than in Colombia
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