Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 34% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 107% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (22,234 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (18,397 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 234% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (6,273 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 286% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (2,172 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (4,746 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (1,992 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (10,791 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (3,682 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 ₪ (1,709 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (3,938 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 294% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62 ₪ (22,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (3,604 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.82 ₪ (2,073 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 78% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 9% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,464 ₪ (2,300,377 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ₪ (1,857,815 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ₪ (232,279 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,572 ₪ (1,626,925 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,280 ₪ (1,167,221 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 ₪ (140,870 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (24,008 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,504 ₪ (535,153 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 545 ₪ (193,980 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (11,348 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (17,887 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 19% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 193 ₪ (68,695 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191 ₪ (67,880 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 404 ₪ (143,918 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 497 ₪ (176,990 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 32% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,257 ₪ (48,845,907 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 104% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (2,525 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 312% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 232 ₪ (82,596 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 ₪ (32,124 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 208% | |
Personal Care | + 149% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 149% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (9,381 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 193% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (9,117 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 238% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 359 ₪ (127,894 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 380% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (10,071 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 119% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (7,041 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 182% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (5,033 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (2,858 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (3,593 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (19,222 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 122% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 72% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (49,546 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (29,723 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 497 ₪ (176,923 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 490% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 ₪ (98,807 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 ₪ (17,684 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 372% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (4,680 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (10,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 ₪ (1,161,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (256 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 413% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 276 ₪ (98,228 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 181% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (11,983 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 299% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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