Cost of living in Jerusalem, Israel vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 23% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 ₪ (£12) | £10 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (£10) | £5.65 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ₪ (£3.55) | £4.17 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.95 ₪ (£1.28) | £0.73 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 ₪ (£3.84) | £2.75 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ₪ (£1.14) | £1.92 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ₪ (£7) | £5.41 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (£1.78) | £1.89 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (£0.87) | £0.81 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (£2.19) | £2.16 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (£11) | £7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (£1.98) | £1.92 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.93 ₪ (£1.28) | £0.74 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 10% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,063 ₪ (£1,309) | £1,367 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,843 ₪ (£1,046) | £832 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 ₪ (£117) | £164 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,535 ₪ (£979) | £1,029 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,225 ₪ (£696) | £915 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 402 ₪ (£87) | £156 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (£15) | £19 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,560 ₪ (£337) | £340 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 510 ₪ (£110) | £71 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (£5.76) | £5.36 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 4% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (£45) | £49 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (£31) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 ₪ (£73) | £54 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (£93) | £55 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,028 ₪ (£28,501) | £22,837 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (£1.31) | £1.23 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (£48) | £59 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 ₪ (£17) | £13 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 29% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (£5.72) | £2.90 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (£5.53) | £9 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (£80) | £75 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 ₪ (£7) | £2.74 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (£4.36) | £1.35 | + 223% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (£2.72) | £2.57 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (£1.83) | £1.80 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (£2.10) | £1.49 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (£12) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (£31) | £23 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (£17) | £22 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 464 ₪ (£100) | £100 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 288 ₪ (£62) | £54 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (£10) | £8 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (£2.87) | £2.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26 ₪ (£5.71) | £3.79 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,687 ₪ (£580) | £295 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ₪ (£0.16) | £0.20 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (£53) | £35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 296 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,186 (19,391 ₪) in Jerusalem to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea.
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