- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Jerusalem
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (C$17) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$8 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.15) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (C$2.17) | C$2.38 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (C$5.11) | C$4.08 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (C$1.85) | C$2.62 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (C$2.65) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (C$2.86) | C$2.90 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.49) | C$2.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (C$14) | C$16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 ₪ (C$3.42) | C$2.31 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.14) | C$1.76 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,687 ₪ (C$1,991) | C$1,186 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (C$1,630) | C$982 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (C$202) | C$117 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (C$1,145) | C$919 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (C$864) | C$695 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (C$101) | C$64 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (C$32) | C$39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,311 ₪ (C$809) | C$392 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (C$166) | C$111 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 107% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (C$137) | C$61 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (C$87) | C$41 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (C$168) | C$95 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (C$163) | C$87 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (C$45,526) | C$22,684 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (C$2.78) | C$1.19 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (C$86) | C$47 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 ₪ (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 342 ₪ (C$120) | C$85 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 ₪ (C$11) | C$7 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (C$3.51) | C$3.21 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (C$4.89) | C$2.46 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (C$18) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (C$60) | C$43 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (C$27) | C$27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 452 ₪ (C$158) | C$84 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (C$81) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41 ₪ (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (C$4.36) | C$5.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 58% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 850 ₪ (C$298) | C$141 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (C$84) | C$34 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,990
(11,392 ₪)
in Jerusalem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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