- Cost of Living
- Israel
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (110元) | 53元 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 ₪ (90元) | 33元 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (38元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (25元) | 16元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 ₪ (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ₪ (45元) | 60元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (19元) | 13元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 ₪ (8元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (18元) | 5.64元 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 ₪ (96元) | 115元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 ₪ (17元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (14元) | 12元 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,687 ₪ (14,597元) | 9,938元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,726 ₪ (10,873元) | 4,679元 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 618 ₪ (1,174元) | 428元 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,504 ₪ (8,553元) | 5,568元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,211 ₪ (6,097元) | 3,518元 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 430 ₪ (816元) | 294元 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 77 ₪ (145元) | 88元 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,846 ₪ (3,506元) | 2,285元 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 ₪ (712元) | 634元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 ₪ (55元) | 40元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (97元) | 38元 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (645元) | 541元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 188 ₪ (358元) | 279元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (825元) | 615元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 523 ₪ (992元) | 663元 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,473 ₪ (253,468元) | 143,740元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 ₪ (439元) | 147元 | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (54元) | 25元 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (52元) | 38元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 337 ₪ (641元) | 266元 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34 ₪ (64元) | 29元 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (39元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ₪ (34元) | 39元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (13元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (24元) | 14元 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 ₪ (116元) | 59元 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 152 ₪ (289元) | 158元 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (153元) | 89元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ₪ (536元) | 812元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 275 ₪ (523元) | 384元 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (86元) | 61元 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (55元) | 33元 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,302 ₪ (4,372元) | 3,282元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (1.34元) | 1.04元 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 ₪ (588元) | 337元 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (67元) | 20元 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 70% more expensive than in China
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