Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 15% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 ₪ (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (AU$2.33) | AU$1.27 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ₪ (AU$2.06) | AU$4.99 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (AU$3.23) | AU$4.35 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (AU$1.57) | AU$3.46 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (AU$3.98) | AU$4.73 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (AU$3.59) | AU$3.13 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.93 ₪ (AU$2.32) | AU$1.79 | + 30% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 7% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,063 ₪ (AU$2,376) | AU$2,461 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,843 ₪ (AU$1,898) | AU$1,879 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 ₪ (AU$213) | AU$140 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,535 ₪ (AU$1,777) | AU$1,843 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,225 ₪ (AU$1,264) | AU$1,301 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 402 ₪ (AU$157) | AU$92 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (AU$27) | AU$52 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,560 ₪ (AU$611) | AU$573 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 510 ₪ (AU$200) | AU$177 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (AU$18) | AU$28 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 7% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (AU$81) | AU$100 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (AU$56) | AU$60 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 ₪ (AU$132) | AU$157 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (AU$170) | AU$117 | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,028 ₪ (AU$51,732) | AU$25,963 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (AU$2.38) | AU$1.45 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (AU$87) | AU$100 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 ₪ (AU$31) | AU$21 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 29% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (AU$145) | AU$71 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (AU$8) | AU$4.60 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (AU$4.94) | AU$5.36 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (AU$3.32) | AU$3.19 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (AU$3.81) | AU$3.88 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (AU$21) | AU$25 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 4% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (AU$57) | AU$52 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (AU$30) | AU$27 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (AU$182) | AU$162 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (AU$113) | AU$108 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (AU$17) | AU$14 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (AU$5.21) | AU$4.46 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 ₪ (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (AU$1,053) | AU$594 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ₪ (AU$0.29) | AU$0.83 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (AU$97) | AU$53 | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (AU$13) | AU$27 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least AU$8,250 (21,055 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,800 in Newcastle.
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