Cost of living in Israel compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 176% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ₪ (COL$84,826) | COL$29,940 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (COL$68,264) | COL$22,161 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (COL$27,240) | COL$9,429 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (COL$7,950) | COL$3,646 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (COL$18,830) | COL$8,103 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (COL$8,000) | COL$4,042 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (COL$37,313) | COL$10,643 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 ₪ (COL$17,513) | COL$7,242 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.90 ₪ (COL$6,248) | COL$3,372 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (COL$12,315) | COL$3,524 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (COL$61,624) | COL$47,207 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (COL$15,913) | COL$5,032 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (COL$10,579) | COL$2,792 | + 279% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 256% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,226 ₪ (COL$10,494,124) | COL$2,694,490 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,497 ₪ (COL$7,013,472) | COL$1,364,150 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 ₪ (COL$1,162,438) | COL$253,437 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,979 ₪ (COL$6,352,086) | COL$1,663,520 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,599 ₪ (COL$4,591,501) | COL$925,481 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451 ₪ (COL$575,767) | COL$164,886 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93 ₪ (COL$118,646) | COL$67,316 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,856 ₪ (COL$3,643,099) | COL$1,439,120 | + 153% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 ₪ (COL$443,587) | COL$395,396 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (COL$38,579) | COL$20,263 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (COL$73,402) | COL$12,504 | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 ₪ (COL$441,243) | COL$185,873 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200 ₪ (COL$255,441) | COL$123,650 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482 ₪ (COL$614,921) | COL$334,228 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 550 ₪ (COL$701,249) | COL$238,814 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 156% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,007 ₪ (COL$179,896,171) | COL$62,434,000 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (COL$9,019) | COL$3,258 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 278 ₪ (COL$354,393) | COL$134,538 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 140% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 ₪ (COL$31,939) | COL$19,329 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 ₪ (COL$47,908) | COL$25,191 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 ₪ (COL$510,318) | COL$84,713 | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (COL$38,274) | COL$19,377 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (COL$29,809) | COL$12,637 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (COL$15,895) | COL$16,565 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (COL$8,949) | COL$7,212 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (COL$16,756) | COL$5,724 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (COL$73,527) | COL$25,137 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 214% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 214% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Israel | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 175 ₪ (COL$222,674) | COL$35,883 | + 521% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95 ₪ (COL$120,615) | COL$26,993 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 428 ₪ (COL$545,720) | COL$108,276 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 ₪ (COL$333,552) | COL$104,942 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 57 ₪ (COL$72,774) | COL$27,483 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 ₪ (COL$21,046) | COL$9,465 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (COL$35,287) | COL$4,246 | + 731% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,841 ₪ (COL$2,348,804) | COL$2,342,920 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (COL$1,276) | COL$212 | + 501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282 ₪ (COL$359,350) | COL$117,058 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (COL$42,164) | COL$8,445 | + 399% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 191% more expensive than in Colombia
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