Israel vs Mexico
Israel is about 43% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Israel Mexico
Price level (US=100) 96.1 55.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $26,185
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $25,460
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 4.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Mexico
Housing & utilities 269 82
Food 190 100
Transport 170 95
Restaurants & hotels 215 84
Health 204 83
Communication 107 69
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Mexico
Quality-of-life score 95/100 64/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 24.9
Internet users 88% 83%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Mexico?
Israel is more expensive: about 43% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Mexico?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $57,000 in Mexico, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Mexico?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 64 out of 100.
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