Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 134% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 134% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (79 zł) | 32 zł | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (70 zł) | 22 zł | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (8 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (11 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (5.13 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (14 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 335% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (63 zł) | 30 zł | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (7 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (7,912 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (6,627 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (666 zł) | 537 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (5,671 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (4,300 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (511 zł) | 414 zł | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (90 zł) | 47 zł | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (2,091 zł) | 1,665 zł | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (631 zł) | 516 zł | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (34 zł) | 34 zł | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (59 zł) | 22 zł | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (265 zł) | 256 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (182 zł) | 135 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (435 zł) | 268 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (553 zł) | 309 zł | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 138% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (169,893 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (10 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (293 zł) | 105 zł | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (124 zł) | 32 zł | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 81% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (34 zł) | 19 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (473 zł) | 157 zł | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (11 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (69 zł) | 43 zł | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (184 zł) | 82 zł | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (107 zł) | 57 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (592 zł) | 130 zł | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (330 zł) | 151 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (56 zł) | 18 zł | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (36 zł) | 9 zł | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (3,406 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (0.92 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (316 zł) | 133 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 147% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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