Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ₪ (¥2,421) | ¥1,145 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (¥2,046) | ¥719 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (¥779) | ¥437 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (¥227) | ¥211 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (¥543) | ¥282 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ₪ (¥240) | ¥815 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ₪ (¥828) | ¥951 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (¥468) | ¥984 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.82 ₪ (¥183) | ¥421 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (¥370) | ¥268 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53 ₪ (¥1,998) | ¥1,770 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ₪ (¥366) | ¥217 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (¥244) | ¥225 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,829 ₪ (¥296,970) | ¥194,768 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,718 ₪ (¥216,924) | ¥126,641 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 737 ₪ (¥27,969) | ¥21,178 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,142 ₪ (¥195,072) | ¥142,258 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,030 ₪ (¥152,888) | ¥80,836 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 395 ₪ (¥14,967) | ¥13,643 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75 ₪ (¥2,829) | ¥3,988 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,204 ₪ (¥83,625) | ¥59,521 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (¥12,900) | ¥17,809 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 ₪ (¥833) | ¥665 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 ₪ (¥2,060) | ¥2,700 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 71% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 353 ₪ (¥13,388) | ¥7,941 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ₪ (¥7,108) | ¥4,162 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 507 ₪ (¥19,246) | ¥7,471 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 516 ₪ (¥19,564) | ¥15,388 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,987 ₪ (¥5,348,246) | ¥2,576,380 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (¥254) | ¥161 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (¥8,713) | ¥16,725 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 ₪ (¥1,138) | ¥1,370 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 ₪ (¥1,327) | ¥1,955 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 485 ₪ (¥18,399) | ¥3,523 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 ₪ (¥1,065) | ¥2,205 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (¥730) | ¥648 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ₪ (¥805) | ¥409 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ₪ (¥364) | ¥143 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (¥429) | ¥184 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ₪ (¥2,431) | ¥3,583 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ₪ (¥7,192) | ¥4,280 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84 ₪ (¥3,192) | ¥3,593 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 389 ₪ (¥14,743) | ¥20,657 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 334 ₪ (¥12,685) | ¥6,242 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 ₪ (¥1,872) | ¥1,034 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥524) | ¥533 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (¥1,164) | ¥526 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,510 ₪ (¥95,201) | ¥58,872 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ₪ (¥38) | ¥41 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 ₪ (¥8,525) | ¥11,178 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 ₪ (¥1,151) | ¥554 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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