- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Israel compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ₪ (¥1,717) | ¥1,011 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 ₪ (¥1,429) | ¥711 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ₪ (¥598) | ¥445 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92 ₪ (¥175) | ¥198 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (¥394) | ¥270 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58 ₪ (¥165) | ¥689 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (¥724) | ¥889 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 ₪ (¥309) | ¥637 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.25 ₪ (¥126) | ¥430 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (¥256) | ¥262 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 ₪ (¥1,391) | ¥1,549 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (¥250) | ¥212 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ₪ (¥196) | ¥195 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,503 ₪ (¥221,780) | ¥242,113 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,501 ₪ (¥162,608) | ¥121,422 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 820 ₪ (¥24,225) | ¥21,895 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,368 ₪ (¥129,116) | ¥116,929 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,250 ₪ (¥96,077) | ¥79,022 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 539 ₪ (¥15,940) | ¥12,611 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 79 ₪ (¥2,324) | ¥4,156 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,610 ₪ (¥47,597) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 ₪ (¥11,484) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ₪ (¥884) | ¥693 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 ₪ (¥1,548) | ¥1,827 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 382 ₪ (¥11,302) | ¥7,207 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 173 ₪ (¥5,112) | ¥4,012 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 430 ₪ (¥12,722) | ¥8,444 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 513 ₪ (¥15,171) | ¥15,007 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,348 ₪ (¥3,882,619) | ¥2,657,440 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (¥190) | ¥147 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225 ₪ (¥6,656) | ¥11,877 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 ₪ (¥819) | ¥1,278 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (¥829) | ¥1,016 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 477 ₪ (¥14,103) | ¥4,123 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ₪ (¥981) | ¥630 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (¥576) | ¥711 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ₪ (¥579) | ¥484 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 ₪ (¥195) | ¥145 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ₪ (¥340) | ¥213 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ₪ (¥1,755) | ¥2,946 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 ₪ (¥4,122) | ¥4,119 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (¥2,442) | ¥3,373 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 483 ₪ (¥14,268) | ¥12,005 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (¥7,607) | ¥8,157 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (¥1,294) | ¥903 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (¥408) | ¥498 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (¥877) | ¥551 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,274 ₪ (¥67,227) | ¥49,094 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 ₪ (¥21) | ¥58 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256 ₪ (¥7,579) | ¥10,056 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 ₪ (¥1,049) | ¥474 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
29.560
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,696 prices entered by 552 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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