Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 ₪ (¥2,601) | ¥1,028 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 ₪ (¥1,952) | ¥723 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ₪ (¥807) | ¥519 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (¥231) | ¥197 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (¥566) | ¥316 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (¥247) | ¥629 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (¥1,060) | ¥962 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (¥439) | ¥902 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.91 ₪ (¥183) | ¥574 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (¥352) | ¥285 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (¥1,831) | ¥1,208 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 ₪ (¥423) | ¥184 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (¥279) | ¥206 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,439 ₪ (¥351,830) | ¥326,267 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,963 ₪ (¥259,528) | ¥171,772 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 890 ₪ (¥33,157) | ¥28,488 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (¥209,299) | ¥157,603 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,155 ₪ (¥154,873) | ¥82,713 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (¥15,835) | ¥24,082 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101 ₪ (¥3,754) | ¥4,699 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,838 ₪ (¥68,501) | ¥47,482 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 ₪ (¥17,408) | ¥32,093 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 ₪ (¥960) | ¥1,313 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ₪ (¥2,349) | ¥1,878 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 ₪ (¥12,782) | ¥6,136 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 208 ₪ (¥7,766) | ¥5,199 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 435 ₪ (¥16,200) | ¥8,989 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 501 ₪ (¥18,690) | ¥13,588 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,285 ₪ (¥5,228,982) | ¥2,700,660 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (¥270) | ¥165 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (¥8,471) | ¥10,143 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (¥712) | ¥2,497 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (¥1,061) | ¥1,967 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (¥12,393) | ¥5,380 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (¥700) | ¥650 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (¥730) | ¥938 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (¥515) | ¥702 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (¥230) | ¥218 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (¥575) | ¥216 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ₪ (¥2,341) | ¥3,927 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Israel | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 ₪ (¥6,236) | ¥4,141 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (¥3,286) | ¥3,600 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 ₪ (¥11,486) | ¥4,000 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 291 ₪ (¥10,829) | ¥5,993 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (¥2,003) | ¥984 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (¥548) | ¥472 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (¥1,162) | ¥575 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (¥109,903) | ¥101,122 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (¥5) | ¥52 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 260 ₪ (¥9,675) | ¥9,280 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (¥1,266) | ¥592 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Israel is 17% more expensive than in Japan
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