- Cost of Living
- Israel
- United Kingdom
- Jerusalem
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 27% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (£10) | £4.63 | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (£9) | £4.93 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (£2.95) | £3.67 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 ₪ (£1.01) | £0.81 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (£2.92) | £2.67 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (£1.06) | £1.31 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (£4.69) | £5.00 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (£1.52) | £2.07 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (£1.63) | £1.14 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (£2.00) | £1.25 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 ₪ (£1.46) | £2.25 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (£1.23) | £1.00 | + 23% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 24% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,687 ₪ (£1,139) | £793 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (£932) | £1,510 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (£116) | £159 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (£655) | £1,458 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (£494) | £397 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (£58) | £250 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (£18) | £23 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,342 ₪ (£469) | £320 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₪ (£96) | £85 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (£4.59) | £6.00 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (£10) | £11 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (£78) | £71 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (£50) | £28 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (£96) | £46 | + 109% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (£93) | £72 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 40% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (£26,041) | £19,356 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (£1.59) | £1.24 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (£49) | £32 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 ₪ (£15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 49% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (£5.89) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (£4.81) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 ₪ (£69) | £50 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (£6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (£4.57) | £1.02 | + 350% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (£3.90) | £1.60 | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (£1.89) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (£2.49) | £1.25 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (£11) | £10 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 6% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 ₪ (£27) | £26 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (£15) | £12 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (£93) | £33 | + 181% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (£47) | £56 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (£2.49) | £3.25 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (£5.03) | £3.87 | + 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,516 ₪ (£504) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (£0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (£48) | £42 | + 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (£5.68) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 10% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,762
(13,791 ₪)
in Jerusalem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,500
in Aberystwyth.
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