Israel-Iran War
The war is in full swing in West Asia with Israel and the US joining hands to launch attacks on Iran. Amid this situation, the Israeli government has been providing housing to people in bunkers.
By Hritika Mitra | Updated: April 3, 2026 12:30 PM IST
The war is in full swing in West Asia with Israel and the US joining hands to launch attacks on Iran. Amid this situation, the Israeli government has been providing housing to people in bunkers.
As the prices of food and water have been surging amid the war, here's a look at what cost people to buy a Rs 10 water bottle in Israel.
The Israeli currency is the New Israeli Shekel, also known as NIS. One New Israeli Shekel is equivalent to approximately Rs 30. Thus, the bottle will be for 0.34 New Israeli Shekels.
A 500ml bottle of water in Israel typically costs between 5 and 10 Israeli New Shekels in 2026, depending on location. Notably, prices tend to be higher in tourist areas, convenience stores, and kiosks, while supermarkets tend to be the most economical option.
There are some places where a small 500ml water bottle will cost around 8-10 NIS, since these places are tourist attractions.
A 1.5 litre bottle costs around 4-5 NIS. Meanwhile, a 500 ml bottle is likely to cost 3-5 NIS in supermarkets.
At current exchange rates, 10 Israeli Shekels equal Rs 296.63, while 5 Shekels come to Rs 148.32. This means a bottle of water priced at Rs 10 in Israel would cost roughly Rs 300 in India.
While one can buy just one bottle of water for Rs 300 in Israel, in India, the same amount can get you 30 bottles.