Cost of living in Israel compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 165% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (COL$89,580) | COL$29,959 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (COL$71,953) | COL$23,421 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (COL$27,755) | COL$10,220 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (COL$8,149) | COL$4,080 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (COL$19,277) | COL$9,012 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (COL$8,862) | COL$4,244 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (COL$37,413) | COL$11,409 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (COL$15,704) | COL$7,622 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (COL$6,379) | COL$3,914 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (COL$12,714) | COL$3,866 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (COL$65,718) | COL$46,833 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (COL$15,888) | COL$5,569 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (COL$10,553) | COL$2,929 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 288% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 288% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,400 ₪ (COL$12,448,496) | COL$2,861,260 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,243 ₪ (COL$9,591,370) | COL$1,584,450 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 995 ₪ (COL$1,318,134) | COL$291,527 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,739 ₪ (COL$7,599,998) | COL$1,759,820 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,419 ₪ (COL$5,852,454) | COL$1,072,500 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (COL$562,608) | COL$181,628 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94 ₪ (COL$124,911) | COL$74,214 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (COL$2,372,449) | COL$1,442,580 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 426 ₪ (COL$563,757) | COL$441,401 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (COL$30,458) | COL$21,499 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 59 ₪ (COL$78,706) | COL$13,422 | + 486% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 131% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 ₪ (COL$475,220) | COL$194,996 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215 ₪ (COL$285,264) | COL$124,303 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 437 ₪ (COL$578,747) | COL$317,906 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (COL$671,416) | COL$236,199 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 132% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,089 ₪ (COL$192,139,668) | COL$67,720,600 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (COL$9,570) | COL$3,190 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228 ₪ (COL$301,360) | COL$137,411 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 149% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (COL$25,308) | COL$17,143 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (COL$37,680) | COL$22,158 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 513 ₪ (COL$678,821) | COL$100,322 | + 577% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (COL$24,853) | COL$19,457 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (COL$28,409) | COL$12,343 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (COL$20,047) | COL$16,724 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (COL$9,012) | COL$7,372 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (COL$20,440) | COL$5,807 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (COL$71,577) | COL$26,376 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 172% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 165 ₪ (COL$218,651) | COL$41,286 | + 430% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ₪ (COL$115,373) | COL$28,278 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ₪ (COL$397,500) | COL$121,749 | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 292 ₪ (COL$386,929) | COL$111,482 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (COL$74,838) | COL$29,601 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (COL$19,785) | COL$9,572 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (COL$41,207) | COL$4,620 | + 792% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,879 ₪ (COL$3,813,262) | COL$2,641,590 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (COL$178) | COL$229 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 267 ₪ (COL$353,295) | COL$117,334 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (COL$45,424) | COL$8,193 | + 454% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Israel is 185% more expensive than in Colombia
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