Cost of living in Israel compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ ($19) | $10 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ ($15) | $7 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ ($6) | $2.68 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ ($1.72) | $1.03 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ ($4.02) | $2.31 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ ($1.85) | $1.16 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ ($8) | $3.90 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ ($3.29) | $2.02 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ ($1.37) | $1.12 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ ($2.67) | $1.40 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ ($14) | $16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ ($3.22) | $1.96 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ ($2.16) | $0.88 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 190% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ ($2,634) | $635 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ ($1,916) | $390 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899 ₪ ($250) | $56 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ ($1,562) | $507 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ ($1,167) | $286 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ ($118) | $36 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96 ₪ ($27) | $25 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ ($498) | $488 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ ($113) | $143 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ ($18) | $10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 ₪ ($96) | $63 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 206 ₪ ($57) | $48 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ ($121) | $113 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ ($141) | $81 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 116% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ ($39,025) | $20,916 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ ($2.02) | $0.88 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ ($63) | $24 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ ($5.32) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ ($92) | $36 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ ($5.22) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ ($5.45) | $4.04 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ ($3.85) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ ($1.72) | $1.96 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ ($4.29) | $1.67 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ ($15) | $15 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Israel | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162 ₪ ($45) | $18 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ ($25) | $12 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ ($86) | $47 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ ($81) | $53 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ ($15) | $10 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ ($4.09) | $3.55 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ ($9) | $1.83 | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ ($820) | $788 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 262 ₪ ($73) | $51 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ ($10) | $4.61 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 97% more expensive than in Ecuador
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