Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 59% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 ₪ (3,625 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 125% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (3,123 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (1,049 G$) | 521 G$ | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (379 G$) | 510 G$ | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (1,134 G$) | 730 G$ | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ₪ (336 G$) | 383 G$ | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (1,943 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (526 G$) | 740 G$ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (256 G$) | 229 G$ | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (648 G$) | 333 G$ | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (3,159 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (585 G$) | 400 G$ | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.93 ₪ (378 G$) | 282 G$ | + 34% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 59% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,063 ₪ (386,894 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,843 ₪ (309,085 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 ₪ (34,706 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,414 ₪ (281,702 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,225 ₪ (205,789 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 166% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 402 ₪ (25,629 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (4,470 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560 ₪ (99,574 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 510 ₪ (32,522 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (1,702 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (2,956 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 82% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 35% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (13,212 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (9,072 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 ₪ (21,537 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (27,631 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 75% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,028 ₪ (8,425,512 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 114% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (387 G$) | 220 G$ | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (14,234 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 ₪ (5,014 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 64% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (1,691 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (1,635 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (23,612 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 517% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (1,928 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (1,290 G$) | 769 G$ | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (805 G$) | 917 G$ | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (542 G$) | 484 G$ | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (621 G$) | 405 G$ | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (3,445 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 206% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 89% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (9,308 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (4,946 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (29,590 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 416% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (18,368 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (2,814 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (849 G$) | 919 G$ | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 ₪ (1,688 G$) | 417 G$ | + 304% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (171,482 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ₪ (48 G$) | 21 G$ | + 124% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (15,770 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (2,109 G$) | 549 G$ | + 284% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 66% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,058,759 G$ (16,591 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 637,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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