Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 15% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 ₪ (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (€12) | €9 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (€4.11) | €3.67 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (€1.49) | €0.97 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (€4.45) | €2.28 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ₪ (€1.32) | €1.87 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (€8) | €5.47 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (€2.06) | €1.70 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (€1.00) | €1.22 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (€2.54) | €1.71 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (€2.29) | €2.45 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.93 ₪ (€1.48) | €1.18 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 21% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,063 ₪ (€1,516) | €1,020 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,843 ₪ (€1,211) | €836 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 ₪ (€136) | €155 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,535 ₪ (€1,134) | €779 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,225 ₪ (€806) | €531 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 402 ₪ (€100) | €123 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (€18) | €29 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560 ₪ (€390) | €383 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 510 ₪ (€127) | €117 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (€12) | €10 | + 20% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
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) | €43 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 ₪ (€84) | €93 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (€108) | €129 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,028 ₪ (€33,019) | €23,515 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (€1.52) | €1.34 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (€56) | €48 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 ₪ (€20) | €28 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 39% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (€93) | €26 | + 252% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (€8) | €4.50 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (€5.06) | €3.72 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (€3.15) | €3.39 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (€2.12) | €1.36 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.43) | €2.40 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€14) | €22 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 31% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (€19) | €21 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (€116) | €48 | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (€72) | €51 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (€3.33) | €3.09 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €4.65 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (€672) | €438 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ₪ (€0.19) | €0.23 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€62) | €27 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 18% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,426 (13,698 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,900 in Ghent.
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