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Cost of living in Israel compared to China
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (109元) | 49元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 ₪ (93元) | 34元 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (36元) | 14元 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (25元) | 15元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (11元) | 8元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ₪ (48元) | 60元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (21元) | 13元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ₪ (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (17元) | 5.60元 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 ₪ (93元) | 111元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (16元) | 7元 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (14元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,623 ₪ (14,231元) | 8,829元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,539 ₪ (10,339元) | 4,290元 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 837 ₪ (1,563元) | 428元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,539 ₪ (8,474元) | 5,203元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,253 ₪ (6,073元) | 3,294元 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 665 ₪ (1,242元) | 264元 | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 71 ₪ (132元) | 90元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,492 ₪ (2,786元) | 2,101元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 ₪ (783元) | 714元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ₪ (60元) | 36元 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (101元) | 54元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 399 ₪ (746元) | 508元 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 169 ₪ (316元) | 276元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 473 ₪ (883元) | 627元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 519 ₪ (969元) | 658元 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,253 ₪ (248,755元) | 141,996元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ₪ (411元) | 152元 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (55元) | 29元 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (59元) | 36元 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 554 ₪ (1,034元) | 281元 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (61元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 ₪ (42元) | 39元 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ₪ (42元) | 36元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (13元) | 10元 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ₪ (24元) | 14元 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ₪ (111元) | 56元 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133 ₪ (248元) | 163元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (156元) | 89元 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 355 ₪ (663元) | 966元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 287 ₪ (535元) | 393元 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (85元) | 60元 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (55元) | 31元 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,033 ₪ (3,796元) | 3,300元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 ₪ (1.18元) | 1.02元 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 283 ₪ (529元) | 321元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36 ₪ (67元) | 21元 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,900 prices entered by 718 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 72% more expensive than in China
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