Cost of living in Jerusalem (Israel) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 ₪ (Dirham 65) | Dirham 48 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 ₪ (Dirham 58) | Dirham 36 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.94 ₪ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ₪ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60 ₪ (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ₪ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ₪ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.01 ₪ (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 4.58 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ₪ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (Dirham 52) | Dirham 52 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ₪ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.11 ₪ (Dirham 5.41) | Dirham 4.24 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Jerusalem (Israel) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,189 ₪ (Dirham 6,552) | Dirham 11,443 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,184 ₪ (Dirham 5,487) | Dirham 7,963 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521 ₪ (Dirham 552) | Dirham 989 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,436 ₪ (Dirham 4,696) | Dirham 5,997 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,363 ₪ (Dirham 3,560) | Dirham 3,669 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 ₪ (Dirham 423) | Dirham 558 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 ₪ (Dirham 74) | Dirham 184 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,635 ₪ (Dirham 1,731) | Dirham 1,419 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ₪ (Dirham 523) | Dirham 338 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 ₪ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 50 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ₪ (Dirham 49) | Dirham 51 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jerusalem (Israel) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207 ₪ (Dirham 219) | Dirham 243 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 ₪ (Dirham 150) | Dirham 277 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ₪ (Dirham 360) | Dirham 460 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 433 ₪ (Dirham 458) | Dirham 465 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Jerusalem (Israel) is 118% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,902 ₪ (Dirham 140,684) | Dirham 104,094 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.29 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 229 ₪ (Dirham 242) | Dirham 82 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 ₪ (Dirham 102) | Dirham 39 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jerusalem (Israel) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 ₪ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 14 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 ₪ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 56 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 370 ₪ (Dirham 392) | Dirham 382 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ₪ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ₪ (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ₪ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 ₪ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (Dirham 57) | Dirham 63 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Jerusalem (Israel) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jerusalem | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 144 ₪ (Dirham 152) | Dirham 188 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ₪ (Dirham 88) | Dirham 121 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 463 ₪ (Dirham 491) | Dirham 783 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258 ₪ (Dirham 273) | Dirham 470 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 ₪ (Dirham 46) | Dirham 64 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 ₪ (Dirham 30) | Dirham 38 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,664 ₪ (Dirham 2,820) | Dirham 2,128 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ₪ (Dirham 0.76) | Dirham 1.28 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 ₪ (Dirham 262) | Dirham 317 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (Dirham 36) | Dirham 21 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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