Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 ₪ (¥1,846) | ¥975 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (¥1,500) | ¥718 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (¥610) | ¥451 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.99 ₪ (¥188) | ¥214 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (¥443) | ¥284 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71 ₪ (¥179) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (¥882) | ¥1,246 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (¥329) | ¥640 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.76 ₪ (¥149) | ¥381 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (¥298) | ¥252 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (¥1,524) | ¥1,640 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (¥250) | ¥219 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ₪ (¥197) | ¥253 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,597 ₪ (¥237,928) | ¥182,340 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,763 ₪ (¥180,476) | ¥111,342 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 776 ₪ (¥24,295) | ¥15,746 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,016 ₪ (¥157,095) | ¥107,878 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,521 ₪ (¥110,259) | ¥86,552 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 514 ₪ (¥16,107) | ¥11,000 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (¥2,166) | ¥3,746 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,401 ₪ (¥43,867) | ¥39,892 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 369 ₪ (¥11,556) | ¥8,365 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (¥936) | ¥740 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (¥1,604) | ¥2,216 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 293 ₪ (¥9,161) | ¥6,528 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 ₪ (¥5,351) | ¥4,644 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 411 ₪ (¥12,857) | ¥7,685 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426 ₪ (¥13,355) | ¥13,013 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,377 ₪ (¥4,270,956) | ¥2,936,380 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥202) | ¥138 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223 ₪ (¥6,975) | ¥9,442 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ₪ (¥1,086) | ¥1,383 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 ₪ (¥970) | ¥929 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ₪ (¥12,681) | ¥10,332 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ₪ (¥959) | ¥554 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ₪ (¥645) | ¥669 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (¥455) | ¥516 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (¥213) | ¥191 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (¥298) | ¥238 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69 ₪ (¥2,160) | ¥2,573 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 ₪ (¥5,008) | ¥3,363 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (¥2,614) | ¥3,584 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 261 ₪ (¥8,182) | ¥16,766 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264 ₪ (¥8,260) | ¥6,023 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 ₪ (¥1,409) | ¥809 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (¥457) | ¥500 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (¥923) | ¥491 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,358 ₪ (¥73,849) | ¥47,822 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ₪ (¥51) | ¥26 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 269 ₪ (¥8,433) | ¥8,220 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (¥1,020) | ¥491 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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