Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 ₪ (C$24) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 ₪ (C$14) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ₪ (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (C$2.53) | C$1.85 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (C$7) | C$4.50 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 ₪ (C$1.99) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (C$3.42) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.76 ₪ (C$1.46) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (C$3.60) | C$3.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44 ₪ (C$17) | C$18 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (C$3.24) | C$2.48 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.72 ₪ (C$2.22) | C$1.93 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,162 ₪ (C$2,388) | C$2,136 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,805 ₪ (C$1,862) | C$1,241 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 536 ₪ (C$208) | C$133 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,287 ₪ (C$1,661) | C$1,120 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,183 ₪ (C$1,234) | C$806 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 363 ₪ (C$141) | C$66 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (C$31) | C$50 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,914 ₪ (C$742) | C$322 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 504 ₪ (C$195) | C$96 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 ₪ (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (C$19) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 ₪ (C$92) | C$61 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 178 ₪ (C$69) | C$38 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 420 ₪ (C$163) | C$96 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 439 ₪ (C$170) | C$112 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,213 ₪ (C$50,076) | C$22,935 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (C$2.52) | C$1.39 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214 ₪ (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 75 ₪ (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 392 ₪ (C$152) | C$77 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (C$13) | C$6 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$9) | C$3.78 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 ₪ (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (C$3.63) | C$3.11 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (C$4.10) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 132 ₪ (C$51) | C$50 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (C$31) | C$27 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (C$180) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262 ₪ (C$102) | C$94 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37 ₪ (C$14) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 ₪ (C$4.44) | C$5.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (C$10) | C$6 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (C$1,041) | C$647 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 ₪ (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (C$104) | C$36 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (C$13) | C$11 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 392 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,594 (22,175 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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