- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 270% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 270% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ₪ (7,181 £) | 3,000 £ | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 ₪ (6,534 £) | 1,290 £ | + 406% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ₪ (2,131 £) | 750 £ | + 184% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 ₪ (728 £) | 230 £ | + 216% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (2,115 £) | 580 £ | + 265% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 ₪ (766 £) | 175 £ | + 338% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ₪ (3,389 £) | 469 £ | + 623% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (1,096 £) | 244 £ | + 350% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 ₪ (1,182 £) | 133 £ | + 786% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (1,445 £) | 400 £ | + 261% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 ₪ (5,896 £) | 2,500 £ | + 136% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 ₪ (1,059 £) | 370 £ | + 186% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (886 £) | 69 £ | + 1182% | |
Housing | + 666% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 666% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,687 ₪ (823,642 £) | 66,663 £ | + 1136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,653 ₪ (673,978 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1859% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 578 ₪ (83,643 £) | 11,228 £ | + 645% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,270 ₪ (473,615 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1479% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,467 ₪ (357,263 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2063% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 ₪ (41,821 £) | 6,032 £ | + 593% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 91 ₪ (13,155 £) | 6,657 £ | + 98% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,342 ₪ (339,136 £) | 157,474 £ | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 ₪ (69,640 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (3,320 £) | 1,200 £ | + 177% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (7,081 £) | 234 £ | + 2931% | |
Clothes | + 457% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 457% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 390 ₪ (56,486 £) | 4,941 £ | + 1043% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 ₪ (35,795 £) | 7,968 £ | + 349% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479 ₪ (69,314 £) | 10,675 £ | + 549% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464 ₪ (67,246 £) | 9,048 £ | + 643% | |
Transportation | + 217% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 217% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,000 ₪ (18,828,721 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (1,150 £) | 155 £ | + 644% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 244 ₪ (35,382 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1595% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 ₪ (11,098 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 670% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 670% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (4,257 £) | 318 £ | + 1239% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (3,476 £) | 1,074 £ | + 224% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 ₪ (49,976 £) | 1,030 £ | + 4754% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (4,617 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (3,306 £) | 625 £ | + 429% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ₪ (2,817 £) | 702 £ | + 301% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (1,365 £) | 300 £ | + 355% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (1,799 £) | 350 £ | + 414% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 ₪ (7,603 £) | 434 £ | + 1650% | |
Entertainment | + 155% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 155% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134 ₪ (19,472 £) | 3,000 £ | + 549% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ₪ (11,152 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1015% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (67,157 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 ₪ (33,674 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (5,754 £) | 400 £ | + 1338% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 ₪ (1,803 £) | 244 £ | + 640% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (3,638 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,516 ₪ (364,433 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 ₪ (80 £) | 7 £ | + 1038% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240 ₪ (34,822 £) | 3,000 £ | + 1061% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (4,106 £) | 550 £ | + 647% | |
TOTAL | + 306% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 306% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 808,478 £
(5,582 ₪)
in Jerusalem
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
199,000 £
in Aleppo.
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