Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 68% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 87% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (75 zł) | 34 zł | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (67 zł) | 28 zł | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (7 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (4.87 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (13 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (60 zł) | 35 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (6 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 49% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (7,503 zł) | 5,314 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (6,284 zł) | 3,825 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (632 zł) | 860 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (5,378 zł) | 3,371 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (4,077 zł) | 2,269 zł | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (485 zł) | 383 zł | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (85 zł) | 45 zł | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (1,982 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (599 zł) | 409 zł | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (32 zł) | 24 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (56 zł) | 32 zł | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 6% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (251 zł) | 299 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (172 zł) | 204 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (413 zł) | 321 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (525 zł) | 362 zł | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 79% 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 | 132,902 ₪ (161,112 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (278 zł) | 170 zł | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (117 zł) | 27 zł | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 65% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (31 zł) | 39 zł | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (449 zł) | 157 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (35 zł) | 18 zł | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (10 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (65 zł) | 63 zł | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 105% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (174 zł) | 72 zł | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (101 zł) | 58 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (562 zł) | 174 zł | + 223% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (313 zł) | 142 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (53 zł) | 24 zł | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (34 zł) | 11 zł | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (3,230 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (0.87 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (300 zł) | 120 zł | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 239 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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