Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (119元) | 45元 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 49 ₪ (100元) | 34元 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (39元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (13元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (29元) | 13元 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89 ₪ (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (51元) | 59元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (22元) | 15元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.84 ₪ (10元) | 6.00元 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (20元) | 5.17元 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 ₪ (98元) | 112元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (16元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (14元) | 14元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,758 ₪ (15,925元) | 9,398元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,841 ₪ (11,989元) | 4,943元 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 ₪ (1,550元) | 431元 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,116 ₪ (10,501元) | 5,740元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,650 ₪ (7,493元) | 2,997元 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 ₪ (977元) | 285元 | + 243% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 ₪ (159元) | 93元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,369 ₪ (2,810元) | 2,464元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 ₪ (820元) | 561元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 ₪ (68元) | 38元 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (108元) | 47元 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 ₪ (657元) | 481元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 170 ₪ (350元) | 250元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (883元) | 647元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 440 ₪ (903元) | 620元 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,756 ₪ (276,611元) | 134,340元 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (13元) | 7元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ₪ (452元) | 149元 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 ₪ (60元) | 37元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 ₪ (49元) | 45元 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 471 ₪ (966元) | 347元 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 ₪ (67元) | 62元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (42元) | 47元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (31元) | 31元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (12元) | 8元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (22元) | 12元 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (127元) | 71元 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ₪ (307元) | 177元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ₪ (167元) | 100元 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 351 ₪ (721元) | 1,029元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (560元) | 395元 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (91元) | 68元 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (30元) | 33元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (60元) | 31元 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,040 ₪ (4,187元) | 3,256元 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 ₪ (1.93元) | 0.31元 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 ₪ (590元) | 335元 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (72元) | 22元 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.053
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,512 prices entered by 500 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 88% more expensive than in China
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