Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (123元) | 54元 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (101元) | 36元 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (42元) | 16元 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (12元) | 14元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (29元) | 14元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.95 ₪ (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (47元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (19元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ₪ (8元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (18元) | 6元 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ₪ (114元) | 109元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (17元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.92 ₪ (10元) | 10元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,914 ₪ (13,645元) | 7,537元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,694 ₪ (11,236元) | 4,597元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 680 ₪ (1,342元) | 416元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,730 ₪ (9,335元) | 6,994元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,665 ₪ (7,234元) | 3,863元 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 ₪ (697元) | 264元 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (140元) | 87元 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,349 ₪ (2,663元) | 2,180元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 ₪ (817元) | 614元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (45元) | 46元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 ₪ (96元) | 45元 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ₪ (421元) | 370元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 ₪ (273元) | 226元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 ₪ (668元) | 582元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 354 ₪ (699元) | 519元 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,844 ₪ (274,005元) | 160,747元 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48 ₪ (11元) | 6元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (444元) | 177元 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 ₪ (62元) | 29元 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (55元) | 35元 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 288 ₪ (569元) | 488元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ₪ (45元) | 31元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (38元) | 38元 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (28元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (15元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (21元) | 10元 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 ₪ (134元) | 86元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (286元) | 195元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ₪ (153元) | 95元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160 ₪ (316元) | 996元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 ₪ (601元) | 413元 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 ₪ (96元) | 71元 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (55元) | 32元 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,576 ₪ (5,084元) | 3,170元 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 ₪ (3.59元) | 0.55元 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237 ₪ (468元) | 370元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (64元) | 22元 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 75% more expensive than in China
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