Cost of living in Israel compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (HK$156) | HK$76 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (HK$115) | HK$50 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (HK$40) | HK$39 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (HK$15) | HK$25 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (HK$29) | HK$30 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (HK$54) | HK$98 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (HK$26) | HK$30 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (HK$13) | HK$20 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (HK$24) | HK$18 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (HK$137) | HK$210 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (HK$27) | HK$16 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (HK$12) | HK$19 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (HK$16,722) | HK$39,730 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (HK$12,916) | HK$27,196 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (HK$1,617) | HK$1,418 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (HK$12,714) | HK$19,653 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (HK$9,289) | HK$13,702 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (HK$1,173) | HK$799 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (HK$164) | HK$190 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (HK$2,812) | HK$3,504 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (HK$1,346) | HK$1,032 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (HK$93) | HK$104 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 ₪ (HK$145) | HK$78 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 33% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (HK$729) | HK$609 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (HK$463) | HK$310 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (HK$1,184) | HK$705 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (HK$1,029) | HK$1,097 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (HK$342,261) | HK$287,719 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (HK$492) | HK$555 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (HK$52) | HK$116 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (HK$56) | HK$88 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (HK$743) | HK$493 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (HK$48) | HK$40 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (HK$44) | HK$24 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (HK$29) | HK$68 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (HK$11) | HK$19 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (HK$26) | HK$23 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (HK$167) | HK$176 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Israel | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (HK$367) | HK$337 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (HK$189) | HK$199 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (HK$1,357) | HK$500 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (HK$566) | HK$554 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (HK$125) | HK$165 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (HK$31) | HK$41 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (HK$69) | HK$60 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (HK$6,813) | HK$25,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (HK$0.71) | HK$1.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (HK$402) | HK$634 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (HK$81) | HK$102 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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