Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 7% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 ₪ (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (€4.14) | €6 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (€1.50) | €0.96 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (€4.48) | €2.79 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ₪ (€1.33) | €2.02 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (€8) | €5.36 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (€2.07) | €2.11 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (€1.01) | €1.32 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.56) | €2.31 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (€2.31) | €2.05 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.93 ₪ (€1.49) | €1.07 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 17% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,063 ₪ (€1,527) | €1,211 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,843 ₪ (€1,220) | €893 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 ₪ (€137) | €131 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,535 ₪ (€1,142) | €650 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,225 ₪ (€812) | €574 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 402 ₪ (€101) | €147 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (€18) | €27 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560 ₪ (€393) | €357 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 510 ₪ (€128) | €109 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (€52) | €79 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 ₪ (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (€109) | €116 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 40% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,028 ₪ (€33,258) | €24,533 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.53) | €1.36 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (€56) | €35 | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 ₪ (€20) | €17 | + 18% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 44% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €5.75 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (€93) | €24 | + 285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€8) | €4.71 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.09) | €4.25 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (€3.18) | €3.63 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (€2.14) | €1.71 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.45) | €1.99 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€14) | €18 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 22% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (€20) | €18 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (€117) | €87 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (€73) | €53 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.35) | €2.65 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €5.93 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (€677) | €386 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ₪ (€0.19) | €0.15 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€62) | €52 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€8) | €8 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 21% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,600 (18,262 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,800 in Bordeaux.
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