- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- Jerusalem
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 48 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (﷼ 48) | ﷼ 30 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 ₪ (﷼ 5.36) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 7 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (﷼ 5.65) | ﷼ 10 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 20 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 ₪ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 554% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,687 ₪ (﷼ 6,074) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (﷼ 4,970) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (﷼ 617) | ﷼ 300 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (﷼ 3,493) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (﷼ 2,635) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (﷼ 308) | ﷼ 300 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (﷼ 97) | ﷼ 100 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,342 ₪ (﷼ 2,501) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₪ (﷼ 514) | ﷼ 300 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 80 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 10 | + 422% | |
Clothes | + 140% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 140% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (﷼ 417) | ﷼ 150 | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (﷼ 264) | ﷼ 100 | + 164% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (﷼ 511) | ﷼ 400 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (﷼ 496) | ﷼ 150 | + 231% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 43% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (﷼ 138,847) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 1596% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (﷼ 261) | ﷼ 900 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 ₪ (﷼ 82) | ﷼ 22 | + 274% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 89% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 10 | + 214% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 ₪ (﷼ 369) | ﷼ 100 | + 269% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (﷼ 34) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 19 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 20 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 10 | + 461% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 ₪ (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 100 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (﷼ 82) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (﷼ 495) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (﷼ 248) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (﷼ 42) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 14 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,516 ₪ (﷼ 2,687) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (﷼ 0.59) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (﷼ 257) | ﷼ 150 | + 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 100 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 13,901
(13,016 ₪)
in Jerusalem.
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