Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 86% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 81% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (€17) | €9 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (€14) | €4.83 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (€4.73) | €4.38 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (€1.55) | €1.28 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (€3.79) | €2.26 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (€1.46) | €1.57 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (€7) | €3.88 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (€2.19) | €1.20 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (€1.05) | €0.93 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (€2.85) | €0.91 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (€13) | €5.78 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (€2.44) | €1.63 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (€1.33) | €0.60 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 110% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (€1,615) | €602 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (€1,352) | €425 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (€136) | €123 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (€1,157) | €358 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (€877) | €238 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (€104) | €80 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (€18) | €28 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (€427) | €318 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (€129) | €107 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (€7) | €5.20 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (€12) | €5.17 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 13% cheaper than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (€54) | €76 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (€89) | €95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (€113) | €146 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 105% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (€34,671) | €16,541 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (€1.95) | €1.35 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (€60) | €28 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (€25) | €8 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 93% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €3.87 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (€7) | €4.73 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (€97) | €25 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (€7) | €3.89 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (€5.03) | €3.35 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (€3.35) | €3.00 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (€2.25) | €1.24 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (€2.63) | €1.40 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (€14) | €6 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 78% more expensive than in Podgorica (Montenegro) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Podgorica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (€38) | €16 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (€22) | €10 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (€121) | €20 | + 505% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (€67) | €32 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (€11) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (€3.52) | €1.96 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (€7) | €2.23 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (€695) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (€0.19) | €0.14 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (€64) | €36 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (€9) | €3.57 | + 146% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 144 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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