Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (127元) | 43元 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (107元) | 37元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (41元) | 17元 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (12元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (28元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (43元) | 48元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (25元) | 13元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (19元) | 7元 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (105元) | 97元 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (19元) | 9元 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (15,577元) | 13,898元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (11,379元) | 8,379元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (1,467元) | 462元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (10,232元) | 6,525元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (8,020元) | 4,376元 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (785元) | 516元 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (148元) | 140元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (4,386元) | 1,829元 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (677元) | 546元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 ₪ (105元) | 66元 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (702元) | 511元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (373元) | 288元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (1,010元) | 654元 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (1,026元) | 844元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (280,537元) | 148,501元 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (457元) | 206元 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (60元) | 28元 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (70元) | 27元 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (965元) | 386元 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (56元) | 30元 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (38元) | 19元 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (42元) | 44元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (19元) | 21元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (23元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (128元) | 82元 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Israel | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (377元) | 260元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (167元) | 122元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (773元) | 417元 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (665元) | 319元 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (98元) | 90元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (27元) | 31元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (61元) | 19元 | + 230% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (4,994元) | 2,968元 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (1.99元) | 0.24元 | + 715% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (447元) | 410元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (60元) | 38元 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.990
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,610 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 62% more expensive than in China
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