- Cost of Living
- Israel
- China
- Tel Aviv
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tel Aviv, Israel compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 61% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 ₪ (元51) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29 ₪ (元51) | 元10 | + 409% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (元34) | 元10 | + 244% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.52 ₪ (元10) | 元12 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (元25) | 元8 | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (元12) | 元8 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 34 ₪ (元61) | 元20 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (元18) | 元12 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.29 ₪ (元9) | 元8 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (元18) | 元6.00 | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (元95) | 元30 | + 218% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (元16) | 元5.00 | + 229% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 ₪ (元20) | 元20 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 227% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,965 ₪ (元8,873) | 元3,000 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,532 ₪ (元11,673) | 元1,500 | + 678% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 602 ₪ (元1,077) | 元400 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,492 ₪ (元9,814) | 元2,000 | + 391% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,971 ₪ (元7,097) | 元1,000 | + 610% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 460 ₪ (元822) | 元300 | + 174% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 74 ₪ (元131) | 元100 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,220 ₪ (元3,967) | 元4,000 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 ₪ (元810) | 元600 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 ₪ (元50) | 元30 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (元92) | 元50 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 2% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 338 ₪ (元603) | 元300 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (元387) | 元500 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 442 ₪ (元789) | 元500 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 517 ₪ (元923) | 元500 | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 74% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,820 ₪ (元237,343) | 元300,000 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.76 ₪ (元9) | 元6.00 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 368 ₪ (元657) | 元150 | + 338% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 70 ₪ (元126) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 32% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 ₪ (元60) | 元10 | + 504% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (元50) | 元20 | + 148% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 280 ₪ (元500) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (元59) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (元39) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (元33) | 元30 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (元15) | 元12 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 ₪ (元26) | 元5.00 | + 414% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (元110) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tel Aviv (Israel) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (元276) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 79 ₪ (元141) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 260 ₪ (元465) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68 ₪ (元122) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (元82) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (元23) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 ₪ (元44) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,570 ₪ (元4,592) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.47 ₪ (元2.62) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 ₪ (元518) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 ₪ (元33) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 89% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tel Aviv (Israel) is 89% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,296
(10,238 ₪)
in Tel Aviv
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,700
in Zhenjiang.
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