Cost of living in Israel compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 210% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (E£ 957) | E£ 260 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (E£ 709) | E£ 207 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (E£ 275) | E£ 118 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (E£ 95) | E£ 45 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (E£ 185) | E£ 73 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 ₪ (E£ 130) | E£ 17 | + 648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (E£ 415) | E£ 96 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 ₪ (E£ 180) | E£ 74 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 ₪ (E£ 92) | E£ 22 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 ₪ (E£ 158) | E£ 57 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 ₪ (E£ 922) | E£ 352 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (E£ 165) | E£ 34 | + 387% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.94 ₪ (E£ 81) | E£ 34 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 369% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,079 ₪ (E£ 96,632) | E£ 20,221 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,853 ₪ (E£ 79,900) | E£ 13,777 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 774 ₪ (E£ 10,569) | E£ 1,877 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,205 ₪ (E£ 71,050) | E£ 12,247 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (E£ 59,143) | E£ 7,319 | + 708% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (E£ 7,467) | E£ 1,059 | + 605% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (E£ 1,042) | E£ 434 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,194 ₪ (E£ 16,293) | E£ 12,777 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 662 ₪ (E£ 9,035) | E£ 7,499 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ₪ (E£ 526) | E£ 266 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (E£ 797) | E£ 213 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 59% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (E£ 4,643) | E£ 1,872 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (E£ 2,949) | E£ 2,299 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (E£ 7,536) | E£ 4,998 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (E£ 6,549) | E£ 2,649 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 189% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,955 ₪ (E£ 2,088,013) | E£ 1,753,050 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (E£ 102) | E£ 13 | + 656% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246 ₪ (E£ 3,363) | E£ 541 | + 521% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 181% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (E£ 332) | E£ 110 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (E£ 358) | E£ 182 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393 ₪ (E£ 5,365) | E£ 507 | + 958% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (E£ 304) | E£ 116 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (E£ 281) | E£ 134 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (E£ 202) | E£ 119 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (E£ 81) | E£ 112 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (E£ 218) | E£ 46 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 ₪ (E£ 1,057) | E£ 156 | + 577% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 190% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Israel | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 ₪ (E£ 2,327) | E£ 813 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (E£ 1,088) | E£ 307 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 360 ₪ (E£ 4,914) | E£ 1,428 | + 244% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 299 ₪ (E£ 4,083) | E£ 993 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (E£ 752) | E£ 314 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (E£ 206) | E£ 77 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 ₪ (E£ 477) | E£ 109 | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (E£ 43,378) | E£ 25,069 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (E£ 4.55) | E£ 2.00 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 223 ₪ (E£ 3,043) | E£ 984 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (E£ 513) | E£ 86 | + 495% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,564 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 204% more expensive than in Egypt
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