Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Israel is 111% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (143元) | 37元 | + 292% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (93元) | 39元 | + 141% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (38元) | 13元 | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (13元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (30元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (12元) | 10元 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (54元) | 55元 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (21元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 ₪ (12元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (22元) | 6元 | + 236% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (112元) | 87元 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (22元) | 8元 | + 160% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 ₪ (11元) | 11元 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Israel is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,874 ₪ (17,348元) | 13,566元 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,973 ₪ (11,677元) | 7,567元 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 675 ₪ (1,319元) | 499元 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 ₪ (7,853元) | 6,485元 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,710 ₪ (5,297元) | 4,297元 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 360 ₪ (705元) | 321元 | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92 ₪ (180元) | 94元 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,354 ₪ (2,646元) | 1,393元 | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ₪ (1,053元) | 485元 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (53元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 ₪ (113元) | 46元 | + 146% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Israel is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 ₪ (578元) | 452元 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ₪ (381元) | 258元 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (924元) | 612元 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (950元) | 779元 | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Israel is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,030 ₪ (279,604元) | 166,194元 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (14元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ₪ (439元) | 252元 | + 74% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Israel is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ₪ (43元) | 43元 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (51元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585 ₪ (1,144元) | 212元 | + 439% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (44元) | 46元 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (34元) | 49元 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (27元) | 41元 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.97 ₪ (12元) | 12元 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (31元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (125元) | 94元 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Israel is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
Israel | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 ₪ (312元) | 251元 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 86 ₪ (168元) | 107元 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (457元) | 895元 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329 ₪ (643元) | 293元 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 ₪ (102元) | 77元 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (30元) | 29元 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (62元) | 16元 | + 279% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,846 ₪ (5,564元) | 3,577元 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (0.65元) | 0.40元 | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 249 ₪ (488元) | 356元 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (68元) | 25元 | + 173% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.955
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,209 prices entered by 199 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 63% more expensive than in China
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