Cost of living in Israel compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (HK$145) | HK$84 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 ₪ (HK$104) | HK$44 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (HK$42) | HK$45 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ₪ (HK$32) | HK$34 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (HK$13) | HK$28 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (HK$57) | HK$90 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 ₪ (HK$23) | HK$36 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.83 ₪ (HK$10) | HK$32 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (HK$22) | HK$14 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (HK$102) | HK$164 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (HK$22) | HK$19 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (HK$15) | HK$20 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,790 ₪ (HK$18,056) | HK$42,005 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,491 ₪ (HK$13,333) | HK$25,084 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 650 ₪ (HK$1,334) | HK$2,121 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,924 ₪ (HK$10,114) | HK$24,661 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,614 ₪ (HK$7,424) | HK$15,684 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ₪ (HK$772) | HK$1,558 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97 ₪ (HK$200) | HK$166 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244 ₪ (HK$2,556) | HK$4,586 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 436 ₪ (HK$896) | HK$1,267 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 ₪ (HK$44) | HK$103 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 ₪ (HK$125) | HK$100 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 11% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 328 ₪ (HK$675) | HK$470 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186 ₪ (HK$382) | HK$404 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (HK$894) | HK$559 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 486 ₪ (HK$998) | HK$979 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,123 ₪ (HK$296,032) | HK$198,889 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (HK$461) | HK$465 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (HK$40) | HK$35 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (HK$54) | HK$102 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 411 ₪ (HK$845) | HK$351 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 ₪ (HK$34) | HK$66 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ₪ (HK$29) | HK$29 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 ₪ (HK$25) | HK$32 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.93 ₪ (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (HK$33) | HK$21 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ₪ (HK$136) | HK$165 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 ₪ (HK$318) | HK$312 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 ₪ (HK$186) | HK$206 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 234 ₪ (HK$480) | HK$450 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 ₪ (HK$573) | HK$925 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 ₪ (HK$114) | HK$133 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (HK$31) | HK$44 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (HK$65) | HK$54 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,854 ₪ (HK$5,863) | HK$3,000 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 ₪ (HK$0.30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 258 ₪ (HK$530) | HK$936 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (HK$70) | HK$74 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,375 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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