Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is 177% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 167% | |||
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| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 167% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 ₪ (1,790 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (1,304 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ₪ (399 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (163 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (326 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (161 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (632 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (269 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.07 ₪ (122 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (271 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (1,234 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (270 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.05 ₪ (97 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 298% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,006 ₪ (192,096 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,599 ₪ (158,351 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 512 ₪ (12,276 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,922 ₪ (118,102 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,422 ₪ (82,117 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 355 ₪ (8,522 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (2,422 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,509 ₪ (36,219 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 559 ₪ (13,402 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (787 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 ₪ (1,326 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 308% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 96% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 210 ₪ (5,045 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 ₪ (4,339 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 378 ₪ (9,059 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 469 ₪ (11,254 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 138% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,145 ₪ (3,458,822 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (194 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 242 ₪ (5,813 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 ₪ (2,160 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 159% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (618 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (633 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 329 ₪ (7,905 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (673 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (504 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (325 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (191 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (254 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 362% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (1,502 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 167% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (3,681 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (2,113 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 442 ₪ (10,613 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 525% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246 ₪ (5,909 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56 ₪ (1,339 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (327 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (705 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 581% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,269 ₪ (78,440 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.95 ₪ (23 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 745% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (5,923 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (810 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 177% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 163 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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