Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (¥2,080) | ¥981 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (¥1,745) | ¥700 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (¥665) | ¥414 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (¥200) | ¥205 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (¥454) | ¥251 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.80 ₪ (¥194) | ¥655 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (¥819) | ¥964 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (¥346) | ¥741 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.28 ₪ (¥143) | ¥391 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (¥318) | ¥300 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 ₪ (¥1,910) | ¥1,420 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (¥291) | ¥178 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.10 ₪ (¥170) | ¥217 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,946 ₪ (¥231,836) | ¥299,320 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,015 ₪ (¥200,760) | ¥164,446 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 637 ₪ (¥21,268) | ¥21,056 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,498 ₪ (¥150,122) | ¥150,152 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,585 ₪ (¥119,650) | ¥78,123 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 498 ₪ (¥16,606) | ¥11,902 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69 ₪ (¥2,313) | ¥4,118 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,490 ₪ (¥49,740) | ¥70,060 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 ₪ (¥15,249) | ¥12,705 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 ₪ (¥799) | ¥794 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 ₪ (¥1,697) | ¥2,406 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 225 ₪ (¥7,494) | ¥7,319 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ₪ (¥4,465) | ¥4,417 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 ₪ (¥10,884) | ¥8,375 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 393 ₪ (¥13,123) | ¥13,139 | - 0% | |
| 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 | 138,844 ₪ (¥4,634,079) | ¥2,627,120 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.49 ₪ (¥183) | ¥135 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ₪ (¥7,662) | ¥10,272 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23 ₪ (¥766) | ¥1,148 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (¥946) | ¥1,229 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 411 ₪ (¥13,717) | ¥5,176 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 ₪ (¥748) | ¥803 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (¥567) | ¥611 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (¥496) | ¥528 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (¥308) | ¥152 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (¥393) | ¥258 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ₪ (¥2,060) | ¥3,156 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 ₪ (¥4,835) | ¥3,672 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76 ₪ (¥2,531) | ¥3,638 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 450 ₪ (¥15,019) | ¥16,372 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 298 ₪ (¥9,960) | ¥6,066 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 ₪ (¥1,541) | ¥1,131 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥463) | ¥435 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 ₪ (¥952) | ¥548 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,302 ₪ (¥76,844) | ¥55,862 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 ₪ (¥7,690) | ¥9,625 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 ₪ (¥1,110) | ¥530 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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