- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Canada
- Jerusalem
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (C$18) | C$15 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (C$16) | C$9 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (C$5.33) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 ₪ (C$1.82) | C$2.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (C$5.29) | C$4.84 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (C$1.92) | C$2.90 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (C$2.74) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (C$2.96) | C$3.31 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (C$3.61) | C$3.07 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 ₪ (C$2.65) | C$2.51 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (C$2.22) | C$2.07 | + 7% | |
| 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 | 5,687 ₪ (C$2,060) | C$1,576 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (C$1,685) | C$1,122 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (C$209) | C$109 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (C$1,184) | C$1,019 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (C$893) | C$774 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (C$105) | C$66 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (C$33) | C$40 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,342 ₪ (C$848) | C$377 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₪ (C$174) | C$98 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (C$18) | C$23 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (C$141) | C$59 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (C$90) | C$40 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (C$173) | C$93 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (C$168) | C$92 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (C$47,085) | C$22,749 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (C$2.88) | C$1.26 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (C$88) | C$65 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 ₪ (C$28) | C$31 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 ₪ (C$125) | C$96 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (C$12) | C$6 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (C$3.41) | C$3.09 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (C$4.50) | C$2.46 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 ₪ (C$49) | C$46 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (C$168) | C$101 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (C$84) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (C$14) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (C$4.51) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,516 ₪ (C$911) | C$549 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (C$0.20) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (C$87) | C$35 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 661 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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$6,377
(17,608 ₪)
in Jerusalem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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