Tesla in Tel Aviv, Rubles in Russia: A Shocking Loan Rate Comparison

A recent video posted online highlights the stark contrast in car loan interest rates between Israel and Russia. Ruslana, an Israeli resident, filmed a Tesla Model Y on display in a shopping mall, noting its price of 2,400,000 rubles. She then contrasted this with the surprisingly low interest rates available for car loans in Israel, expressing shock at the difference compared to the high rates in her home country of Russia. "It's unbelievable!" exclaimed one of her viewers. The video's juxtaposition of the luxury car with the news report about interest rates in Russia, and the final image of a camel pulling a cart, serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the economic disparities. While the video itself is somewhat clickbaity, the core comparison of interest rates offers a valuable insight into the economic realities of both countries.