Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 109% 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 ₪ (22,375 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (18,514 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 237% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (6,313 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 289% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (2,186 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (4,776 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (2,004 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (10,860 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (3,705 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 ₪ (1,720 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (3,963 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 296% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62 ₪ (22,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (3,627 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.82 ₪ (2,086 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | + 79% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 8% 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 ₪ (2,314,980 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ₪ (1,869,608 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ₪ (233,753 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,572 ₪ (1,637,253 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,280 ₪ (1,174,630 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 ₪ (141,764 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67 ₪ (24,160 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,504 ₪ (538,550 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 545 ₪ (195,212 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (11,420 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 ₪ (18,000 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 193 ₪ (69,131 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191 ₪ (68,311 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 404 ₪ (144,832 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 497 ₪ (178,114 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 154% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 33% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,257 ₪ (49,155,978 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (2,541 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 315% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 232 ₪ (83,121 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 ₪ (32,328 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | + 210% | |
Personal Care | + 151% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 151% 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 ₪ (9,441 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 195% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (9,175 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 359 ₪ (128,706 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 383% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (10,135 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (7,086 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 183% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (5,065 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (2,876 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (3,616 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (19,344 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 73% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Jerusalem | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (49,860 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (29,912 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 497 ₪ (178,047 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 493% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 ₪ (99,435 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 ₪ (17,796 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 375% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (4,710 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (10,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 ₪ (1,169,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (258 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 416% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 276 ₪ (98,851 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (12,059 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 302% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
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 19, 2024.
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