- Cost of Living
- Israel
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (元111) | 元54 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (元89) | 元33 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (元37) | 元16 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (元11) | 元16 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (元26) | 元16 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (元12) | 元8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (元46) | 元62 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (元19) | 元14 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.70 ₪ (元9) | 元7 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (元17) | 元5.57 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 ₪ (元96) | 元113 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (元17) | 元8 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (元13) | 元12 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,040 ₪ (元15,013) | 元10,166 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,976 ₪ (元11,159) | 元5,143 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 688 ₪ (元1,285) | 元456 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,958 ₪ (元9,259) | 元5,556 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,655 ₪ (元6,825) | 元3,721 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 483 ₪ (元902) | 元319 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72 ₪ (元134) | 元85 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,000 ₪ (元3,734) | 元2,397 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 ₪ (元765) | 元645 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (元54) | 元40 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (元96) | 元37 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 362 ₪ (元676) | 元550 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205 ₪ (元383) | 元260 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 424 ₪ (元791) | 元611 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 490 ₪ (元915) | 元636 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 134,030 ₪ (元250,282) | 元143,352 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (元12) | 元7 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 234 ₪ (元436) | 元149 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (元53) | 元25 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (元51) | 元41 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 ₪ (元593) | 元312 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (元62) | 元31 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (元38) | 元44 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 ₪ (元32) | 元37 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (元13) | 元9 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (元23) | 元12 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (元115) | 元60 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 ₪ (元286) | 元173 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ₪ (元150) | 元94 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (元527) | 元818 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 273 ₪ (元510) | 元407 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (元82) | 元63 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (元26) | 元34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (元54) | 元34 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390 ₪ (元4,463) | 元3,318 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 ₪ (元1.47) | 元0.79 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 302 ₪ (元565) | 元425 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (元66) | 元20 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 68% more expensive than in China
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