Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (132元) | 46元 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (99元) | 40元 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (41元) | 16元 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (12元) | 18元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (29元) | 19元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (13元) | 11元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (54元) | 63元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (22元) | 15元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (18元) | 7元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (93元) | 118元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (21元) | 8元 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (17,838元) | 15,059元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (13,158元) | 9,006元 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (1,681元) | 421元 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (10,611元) | 7,547元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (7,852元) | 4,347元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (803元) | 262元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (190元) | 115元 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (3,473元) | 1,143元 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (883元) | 589元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (49元) | 39元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (119元) | 51元 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (648元) | 529元 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (394元) | 248元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (821元) | 626元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (948元) | 828元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (265,108元) | 161,247元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (14元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (429元) | 204元 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (54元) | 27元 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (628元) | 391元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (35元) | 53元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (37元) | 33元 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (29元) | 15元 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (119元) | 74元 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (316元) | 265元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (167元) | 110元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (582元) | 1,294元 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (549元) | 348元 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (102元) | 79元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (59元) | 18元 | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (5,572元) | 3,321元 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (0.25元) | 0.20元 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (491元) | 410元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (64元) | 24元 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,165 prices entered by 232 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 55% more expensive than in China
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