Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ₪ (¥2,876) | ¥1,035 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 ₪ (¥2,135) | ¥840 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (¥742) | ¥618 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ₪ (¥274) | ¥237 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (¥528) | ¥335 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ₪ (¥317) | ¥439 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (¥1,000) | ¥1,195 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (¥476) | ¥822 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 ₪ (¥237) | ¥509 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (¥440) | ¥303 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 ₪ (¥2,526) | ¥1,267 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (¥492) | ¥276 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.39 ₪ (¥214) | ¥293 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,800 ₪ (¥309,225) | ¥365,082 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,025 ₪ (¥238,843) | ¥197,136 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 754 ₪ (¥29,895) | ¥19,132 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,930 ₪ (¥235,108) | ¥132,549 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,332 ₪ (¥171,760) | ¥102,459 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 547 ₪ (¥21,684) | ¥8,349 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76 ₪ (¥3,027) | ¥4,448 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,311 ₪ (¥51,990) | ¥74,559 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 628 ₪ (¥24,899) | ¥25,414 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 ₪ (¥1,729) | ¥1,338 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 ₪ (¥2,684) | ¥2,815 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 340 ₪ (¥13,485) | ¥8,708 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 ₪ (¥8,564) | ¥5,103 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552 ₪ (¥21,886) | ¥9,892 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 480 ₪ (¥19,020) | ¥12,189 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,641 ₪ (¥6,328,982) | ¥3,007,320 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 ₪ (¥313) | ¥169 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (¥9,104) | ¥8,198 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 ₪ (¥965) | ¥2,133 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (¥1,040) | ¥2,551 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 ₪ (¥13,733) | ¥6,000 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (¥884) | ¥1,337 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (¥819) | ¥930 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (¥545) | ¥622 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 ₪ (¥196) | ¥224 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (¥489) | ¥188 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78 ₪ (¥3,097) | ¥4,604 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 ₪ (¥6,795) | ¥4,908 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (¥3,502) | ¥3,881 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 633 ₪ (¥25,096) | ¥7,212 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (¥10,463) | ¥8,269 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 ₪ (¥2,319) | ¥1,244 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥566) | ¥547 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 ₪ (¥1,282) | ¥674 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,178 ₪ (¥125,977) | ¥51,659 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 ₪ (¥13) | ¥52 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 ₪ (¥7,441) | ¥9,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 ₪ (¥1,501) | ¥602 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 786 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 26% more expensive than in Japan
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