Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 4% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 9% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₪ (71 zł) | 52 zł | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (53 zł) | 38 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (6 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ₪ (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (5.80 zł) | 17 zł | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 ₪ (30 zł) | 25 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (10 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.97 ₪ (4.12 zł) | 5.35 zł | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (12 zł) | 5.09 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (53 zł) | 62 zł | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.31 ₪ (5.50 zł) | 5.83 zł | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 15% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,138 ₪ (7,399 zł) | 7,638 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,629 ₪ (4,798 zł) | 5,509 zł | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 589 ₪ (610 zł) | 1,355 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,684 ₪ (4,855 zł) | 4,643 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,342 ₪ (3,464 zł) | 3,769 zł | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 ₪ (388 zł) | 777 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66 ₪ (69 zł) | 68 zł | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,509 ₪ (1,564 zł) | 1,957 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 559 ₪ (579 zł) | 687 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (28 zł) | 63 zł | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (48 zł) | 78 zł | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 19% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 193 ₪ (200 zł) | 406 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 ₪ (187 zł) | 197 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 378 ₪ (391 zł) | 385 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 469 ₪ (486 zł) | 560 zł | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 24% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,559 ₪ (138,434 zł) | 135,561 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233 ₪ (242 zł) | 180 zł | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 91 ₪ (94 zł) | 47 zł | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (27 zł) | 36 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (27 zł) | 53 zł | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 359 ₪ (373 zł) | 273 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (29 zł) | 28 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (20 zł) | 21 zł | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 ₪ (60 zł) | 93 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (144 zł) | 135 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (86 zł) | 65 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 536 ₪ (556 zł) | 364 zł | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 282 ₪ (292 zł) | 245 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (54 zł) | 40 zł | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,269 ₪ (3,388 zł) | 2,551 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 ₪ (0.98 zł) | 1.00 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254 ₪ (264 zł) | 212 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 719 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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